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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.70, 372.42 and 208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.70, 372.42 and 208.14 is: 287.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.70 : 372.42 = 208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.70/372.42 = 208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.70x = 372.42 × 208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.70x = 77,515.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,515.50/269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.41

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