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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.27, 403.17 and 140.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.27, 403.17 and 140.75 is: 210.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.27 : 403.17 = 140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.27/403.17 = 140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.27x = 403.17 × 140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.27x = 56,744.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,744.16/269.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.74

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