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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.82, 405.11 and 138.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.82, 405.11 and 138.14 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.82 : 405.11 = 138.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.82/405.11 = 138.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.82x = 405.11 × 138.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.82x = 55,962.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,962.77/269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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