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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.27, 371.56 and 151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.27, 371.56 and 151.25 is: 208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.27 : 371.56 = 151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.27/371.56 = 151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.27x = 371.56 × 151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.27x = 56,198.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,198.45/269.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.71

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