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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.09, 371.37 and 152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.09, 371.37 and 152.66 is: 210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.09 : 371.37 = 152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.09/371.37 = 152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.09x = 371.37 × 152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.09x = 56,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,693.34/269.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.69

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