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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.55, 404.15 and 139.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.55, 404.15 and 139.31 is: 208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.55 : 404.15 = 139.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.55/404.15 = 139.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.55x = 404.15 × 139.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.55x = 56,299.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,299.42/269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.86

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