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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.36, 404.08 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.36, 404.08 and 141.04 is: 211.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.36 : 404.08 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.36/404.08 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.36x = 404.08 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.36x = 56,991.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,991.44/269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.58

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