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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.30, 371.64 and 152.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.30, 371.64 and 152.87 is: 210.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.30 : 371.64 = 152.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.30/371.64 = 152.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.30x = 371.64 × 152.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.30x = 56,812.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,812.61/269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.96

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