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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.23, 371.52 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.23, 371.52 and 151.22 is: 208.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.23 : 371.52 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.23/371.52 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.23x = 371.52 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.23x = 56,179.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,179.40/269.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.67

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