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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.42, 371.49 and 210.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.42, 371.49 and 210.29 is: 289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.42 : 371.49 = 210.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.42/371.49 = 210.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.42x = 371.49 × 210.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.42x = 78,118.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,118.77/269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.96

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