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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.55, 404.69 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.55, 404.69 and 139.64 is: 209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.55 : 404.69 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.55/404.69 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.55x = 404.69 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.55x = 56,509.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,509.45/269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.65

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