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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.09, 371.32 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.09, 371.32 and 152.63 is: 210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.09 : 371.32 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.09/371.32 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.09x = 371.32 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.09x = 56,672.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,672.33/269.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.61

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