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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.02, 371.28 and 151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.02, 371.28 and 151.03 is: 208.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.02 : 371.28 = 151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.02/371.28 = 151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.02x = 371.28 × 151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.02x = 56,072.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,072.18/269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.43

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