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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.68, 404.16 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.68, 404.16 and 141.52 is: 212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.68 : 404.16 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.68/404.16 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.68x = 404.16 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.68x = 57,196.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,196.72/269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.09

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