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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.29, 371.63 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.29, 371.63 and 151.27 is: 208.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.29 : 371.63 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.29/371.63 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.29x = 371.63 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.29x = 56,215.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,215.92/269.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.76

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