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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.76, 405.12 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.76, 405.12 and 141.12 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.76 : 405.12 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.76/405.12 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.76x = 405.12 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.76x = 57,170.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,170.53/269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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