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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.98, 405.33 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.98, 405.33 and 140.08 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.98 : 405.33 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.98/405.33 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.98x = 405.33 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.98x = 56,778.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,778.63/269.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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