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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.26, 371.54 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.26, 371.54 and 151.22 is: 208.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.26 : 371.54 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.26/371.54 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.26x = 371.54 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.26x = 56,184.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,184.28/269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.66

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