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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.46, 371.82 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.46, 371.82 and 153 is: 211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.46 : 371.82 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.46/371.82 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.46x = 371.82 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.46x = 56,888.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,888.46/269.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.12

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