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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.14, 371.38 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.14, 371.38 and 152.70 is: 210.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.14 : 371.38 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.14/371.38 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.14x = 371.38 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.14x = 56,709.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,709.73/269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.71

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