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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.38, 403.79 and 141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.38, 403.79 and 141.22 is: 211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.38 : 403.79 = 141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.38/403.79 = 141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.38x = 403.79 × 141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.38x = 57,023.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,023.22/269.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.68

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