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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.25, 403.65 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.25, 403.65 and 139.24 is: 208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.25 : 403.65 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.25/403.65 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.25x = 403.65 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.25x = 56,204.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,204.23/269.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.74

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