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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.25, 371.69 and 210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.25, 371.69 and 210.32 is: 290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.25 : 371.69 = 210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.25/371.69 = 210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.25x = 371.69 × 210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.25x = 78,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,173.84/269.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.34

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