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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.92, 373.04 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.92, 373.04 and 211.60 is: 292.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.92 : 373.04 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.92/373.04 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.92x = 373.04 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.92x = 78,935.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,935.26/269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.44

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