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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.26, 404.81 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.26, 404.81 and 139.86 is: 209.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.26 : 404.81 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.26/404.81 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.26x = 404.81 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.26x = 56,616.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,616.73/270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.49

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