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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 371.12 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 371.12 and 207 is: 285.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 371.12 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/371.12 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 371.12 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 76,820.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,820.81/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.28

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