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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.72, 372.35 and 210.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.72, 372.35 and 210.58 is: 290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.72 : 372.35 = 210.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.72/372.35 = 210.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.72x = 372.35 × 210.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.72x = 78,407.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,407.07/269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.70

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