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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.39, 371.74 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.39, 371.74 and 151.38 is: 208.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.39 : 371.74 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.39/371.74 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.39x = 371.74 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.39x = 56,271.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,271.39/269.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.89

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