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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.38, 371.75 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.38, 371.75 and 152.94 is: 211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.38 : 371.75 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.38/371.75 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.38x = 371.75 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.38x = 56,855.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,855.45/269.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.06

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