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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.42, 371.80 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.42, 371.80 and 151.38 is: 208.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.42 : 371.80 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.42/371.80 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.42x = 371.80 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.42x = 56,283.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,283.41/269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.91

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