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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.95, 404.39 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.95, 404.39 and 140.03 is: 209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.95 : 404.39 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.95/404.39 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.95x = 404.39 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.95x = 56,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,627.96/269.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.77

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