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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.62, 404.03 and 140.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.62, 404.03 and 140.98 is: 211.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.62 : 404.03 = 140.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.62/404.03 = 140.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.62x = 404.03 × 140.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.62x = 56,960.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,960.15/269.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.26

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