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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.67, 372.15 and 210.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.67, 372.15 and 210.73 is: 290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.67 : 372.15 = 210.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.67/372.15 = 210.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.67x = 372.15 × 210.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.67x = 78,422.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,422.24/269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.81

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