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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.69, 372.66 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.69, 372.66 and 217.13 is: 300.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.69 : 372.66 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.69/372.66 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.69x = 372.66 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.69x = 80,915.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,915.67/269.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.03

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