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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.44, 371.99 and 207.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.44, 371.99 and 207.15 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.44 : 371.99 = 207.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.44/371.99 = 207.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.44x = 371.99 × 207.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.44x = 77,057.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,057.90/269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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