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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.26, 371.72 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.26, 371.72 and 210.94 is: 291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.26 : 371.72 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.26/371.72 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.26x = 371.72 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.26x = 78,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,410.62/269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.21

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