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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.64, 371.94 and 207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.64, 371.94 and 207.72 is: 286.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.64 : 371.94 = 207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.64/371.94 = 207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.64x = 371.94 × 207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.64x = 77,259.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,259.38/269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.53

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