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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.91, 404.90 and 139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.91, 404.90 and 139.82 is: 209.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.91 : 404.90 = 139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.91/404.90 = 139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.91x = 404.90 × 139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.91x = 56,610.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,610.39/269.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.74

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