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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.86, 372.03 and 210.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.86, 372.03 and 210.67 is: 290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.86 : 372.03 = 210.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.86/372.03 = 210.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.86x = 372.03 × 210.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.86x = 78,375.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,375.56/269.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.43

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