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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.66, 372.33 and 207.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.66, 372.33 and 207.39 is: 286.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.66 : 372.33 = 207.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.66/372.33 = 207.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.66x = 372.33 × 207.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.66x = 77,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,217.52/269.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.36

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