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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.42, 403.91 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.42, 403.91 and 139.44 is: 209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.42 : 403.91 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.42/403.91 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.42x = 403.91 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.42x = 56,321.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,321.96/269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.05

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