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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.12, 371.36 and 151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.12, 371.36 and 151.07 is: 208.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.12 : 371.36 = 151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.12/371.36 = 151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.12x = 371.36 × 151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.12x = 56,099.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,099.50/269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.46

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