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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.44, 371.82 and 151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.44, 371.82 and 151.43 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.44 : 371.82 = 151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.44/371.82 = 151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.44x = 371.82 × 151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.44x = 56,304.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,304.75/269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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