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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.88, 404.58 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.88, 404.58 and 141.48 is: 212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.88 : 404.58 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.88/404.58 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.88x = 404.58 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.88x = 57,239.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,239.98/269.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.09

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