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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.35, 371.68 and 152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.35, 371.68 and 152.91 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.35 : 371.68 = 152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.35/371.68 = 152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.35x = 371.68 × 152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.35x = 56,833.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,833.21/269.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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