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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.25, 371.61 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.25, 371.61 and 152.79 is: 210.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.25 : 371.61 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.25/371.61 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.25x = 371.61 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.25x = 56,778.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,778.29/269.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.88

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