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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.32, 371.65 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.32, 371.65 and 151.32 is: 208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.32 : 371.65 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.32/371.65 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.32x = 371.65 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.32x = 56,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,238.08/269.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.82

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