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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.74, 372 and 211.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.74, 372 and 211.42 is: 291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.74 : 372 = 211.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.74/372 = 211.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.74x = 372 × 211.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.74x = 78,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,648.24/269.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.57

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