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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.36, 371.75 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.36, 371.75 and 151.34 is: 208.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.36 : 371.75 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.36/371.75 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.36x = 371.75 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.36x = 56,262.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,262.23/269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.87

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