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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.59, 372.20 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.59, 372.20 and 207.30 is: 286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.59 : 372.20 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.59/372.20 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.59x = 372.20 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.59x = 77,156.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,156.13/269.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.20

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