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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.70, 404.34 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.70, 404.34 and 139.68 is: 209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.70 : 404.34 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.70/404.34 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.70x = 404.34 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.70x = 56,478.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,478.21/269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.41

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