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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.53, 372.13 and 207.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.53, 372.13 and 207.25 is: 286.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.53 : 372.13 = 207.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.53/372.13 = 207.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.53x = 372.13 × 207.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.53x = 77,123.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,123.94/269.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.14

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