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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.24, 403.67 and 139.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.24, 403.67 and 139.18 is: 208.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.24 : 403.67 = 139.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.24/403.67 = 139.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.24x = 403.67 × 139.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.24x = 56,182.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,182.09/269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.67

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