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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.63, 372.17 and 211.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.63, 372.17 and 211.31 is: 291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.63 : 372.17 = 211.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.63/372.17 = 211.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.63x = 372.17 × 211.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.63x = 78,643.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,643.24/269.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.67

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