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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.21, 403.52 and 139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.21, 403.52 and 139.19 is: 208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.21 : 403.52 = 139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.21/403.52 = 139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.21x = 403.52 × 139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.21x = 56,163.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,163.24/269.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.62

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