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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.80, 405.05 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.80, 405.05 and 140.07 is: 210.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.80 : 405.05 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.80/405.05 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.80x = 405.05 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.80x = 56,735.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,735.35/269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.29

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