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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.15, 371.64 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.15, 371.64 and 206.88 is: 285.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.15 : 371.64 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.15/371.64 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.15x = 371.64 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.15x = 76,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,884.88/269.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.66

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