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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.59, 371.58 and 210.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.59, 371.58 and 210.46 is: 290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.59 : 371.58 = 210.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.59/371.58 = 210.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.59x = 371.58 × 210.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.59x = 78,201.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,201.80/269.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.08

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