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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.84, 404.80 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.84, 404.80 and 141.60 is: 212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.84 : 404.80 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.84/404.80 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.84x = 404.80 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.84x = 57,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,319.68/269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.42

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