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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.98, 372.94 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.98, 372.94 and 215.10 is: 297.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.98 : 372.94 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.98/372.94 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.98x = 372.94 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.98x = 80,218.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,218.86/269.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.13

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