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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269, 371.24 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269, 371.24 and 152.60 is: 210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269 : 371.24 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269/371.24 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269x = 371.24 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269x = 56,651.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,651.22/269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.60

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