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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.22, 371.54 and 152.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.22, 371.54 and 152.78 is: 210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.22 : 371.54 = 152.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.22/371.54 = 152.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.22x = 371.54 × 152.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.22x = 56,765.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,765.19/269.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.85

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