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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.13, 371.40 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.13, 371.40 and 152.70 is: 210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.13 : 371.40 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.13/371.40 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.13x = 371.40 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.13x = 56,712.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,712.78/269.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.73

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