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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.13, 371.36 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.13, 371.36 and 151.08 is: 208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.13 : 371.36 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.13/371.36 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.13x = 371.36 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.13x = 56,104.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,104.31/269.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.47

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