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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.21, 371.51 and 151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.21, 371.51 and 151.18 is: 208.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.21 : 371.51 = 151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.21/371.51 = 151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.21x = 371.51 × 151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.21x = 56,164.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,164.33/269.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.63

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