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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.09, 371.51 and 206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.09, 371.51 and 206.80 is: 285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.09 : 371.51 = 206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.09/371.51 = 206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.09x = 371.51 × 206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.09x = 76,827.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,827.08/269.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.51

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