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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.64, 372.38 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.64, 372.38 and 211.32 is: 291.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.64 : 372.38 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.64/372.38 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.64x = 372.38 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.64x = 78,690.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,690.29/269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.83

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