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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.05, 371.29 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.05, 371.29 and 151.02 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.05 : 371.29 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.05/371.29 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.05x = 371.29 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.05x = 56,073.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,073.59/269.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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