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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.09, 371.26 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.09, 371.26 and 151.05 is: 208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.09 : 371.26 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.09/371.26 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.09x = 371.26 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.09x = 56,078.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,078.82/269.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.40

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