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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.80, 404.72 and 139.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.80, 404.72 and 139.78 is: 209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.80 : 404.72 = 139.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.80/404.72 = 139.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.80x = 404.72 × 139.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.80x = 56,571.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,571.76/269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.68

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