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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.33, 403.27 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.33, 403.27 and 140.81 is: 210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.33 : 403.27 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.33/403.27 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.33x = 403.27 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.33x = 56,782.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,782.08/269.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.83

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