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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.29, 371.58 and 152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.29, 371.58 and 152.86 is: 210.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.29 : 371.58 = 152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.29/371.58 = 152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.29x = 371.58 × 152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.29x = 56,799.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,799.72/269.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.92

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