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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 371.64 and 152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 371.64 and 152.84 is: 210.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 371.64 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/371.64 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 371.64 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 56,801.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,801.46/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.94

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