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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.96, 373.02 and 212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.96, 373.02 and 212.18 is: 293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.96 : 373.02 = 212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.96/373.02 = 212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.96x = 373.02 × 212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.96x = 79,147.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,147.38/269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.18

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