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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.44, 403.95 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.44, 403.95 and 139.38 is: 208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.44 : 403.95 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.44/403.95 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.44x = 403.95 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.44x = 56,301.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,301.19/269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.96

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