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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.05, 371.28 and 151.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.05, 371.28 and 151.00 is: 208.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.05 : 371.28 = 151.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.05/371.28 = 151.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.05x = 371.28 × 151.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.05x = 56,064.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,064.59/269.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.38

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