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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.49, 371.66 and 211.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.49, 371.66 and 211.17 is: 291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.49 : 371.66 = 211.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.49/371.66 = 211.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.49x = 371.66 × 211.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.49x = 78,482.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,482.39/269.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.23

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