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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.15, 371.43 and 152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.15, 371.43 and 152.69 is: 210.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.15 : 371.43 = 152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.15/371.43 = 152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.15x = 371.43 × 152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.15x = 56,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,712.34/269.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.71

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