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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.26, 371.56 and 152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.26, 371.56 and 152.84 is: 210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.26 : 371.56 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.26/371.56 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.26x = 371.56 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.26x = 56,789.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,789.23/269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.91

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