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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.48, 403.88 and 139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.48, 403.88 and 139.26 is: 208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.48 : 403.88 = 139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.48/403.88 = 139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.48x = 403.88 × 139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.48x = 56,244.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,244.33/269.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.71

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