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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.14, 371.41 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.14, 371.41 and 151.11 is: 208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.14 : 371.41 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.14/371.41 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.14x = 371.41 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.14x = 56,121.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,121.15/269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.52

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