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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.06, 371.28 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.06, 371.28 and 152.60 is: 210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.06 : 371.28 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.06/371.28 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.06x = 371.28 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.06x = 56,657.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,657.33/269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.58

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