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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.17, 371.45 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.17, 371.45 and 152.73 is: 210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.17 : 371.45 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.17/371.45 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.17x = 371.45 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.17x = 56,731.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,731.94/269.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.77

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