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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.18, 371.21 and 214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.18, 371.21 and 214.10 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.18 : 371.21 = 214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.18/371.21 = 214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.18x = 371.21 × 214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.18x = 79,475.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,475.67/269.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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