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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.24, 371.56 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.24, 371.56 and 152.80 is: 210.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.24 : 371.56 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.24/371.56 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.24x = 371.56 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.24x = 56,774.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,774.37/269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.87

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