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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.08, 371.36 and 210.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.08, 371.36 and 210.15 is: 290.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.08 : 371.36 = 210.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.08/371.36 = 210.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.08x = 371.36 × 210.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.08x = 78,041.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,041.83/269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.03

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