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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.17, 371.43 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.17, 371.43 and 152.72 is: 210.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.17 : 371.43 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.17/371.43 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.17x = 371.43 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.17x = 56,724.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,724.79/269.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.74

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