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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.16, 371.40 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.16, 371.40 and 152.76 is: 210.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.16 : 371.40 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.16/371.40 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.16x = 371.40 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.16x = 56,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,735.06/269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.79

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