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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.14, 402.98 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.14, 402.98 and 140.62 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.14 : 402.98 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.14/402.98 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.14x = 402.98 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.14x = 56,666.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,666.39/269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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