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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.02, 371.31 and 152.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.02, 371.31 and 152.62 is: 210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.02 : 371.31 = 152.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.02/371.31 = 152.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.02x = 371.31 × 152.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.02x = 56,669.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,669.33/269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.65

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