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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.18, 371.46 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.18, 371.46 and 151.16 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.18 : 371.46 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.18/371.46 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.18x = 371.46 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.18x = 56,148.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,148.73/269.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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