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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.24, 371.49 and 152.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.24, 371.49 and 152.78 is: 210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.24 : 371.49 = 152.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.24/371.49 = 152.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.24x = 371.49 × 152.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.24x = 56,756.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,756.24/269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.80

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