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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.61, 371.25 and 214.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.61, 371.25 and 214.17 is: 294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.61 : 371.25 = 214.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.61/371.25 = 214.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.61x = 371.25 × 214.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.61x = 79,510.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,510.61/269.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.91

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