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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.16, 403.78 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.16, 403.78 and 139.12 is: 208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.16 : 403.78 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.16/403.78 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.16x = 403.78 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.16x = 56,173.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,173.87/269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.70

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