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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.47, 371.89 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.47, 371.89 and 153.03 is: 211.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.47 : 371.89 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.47/371.89 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.47x = 371.89 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.47x = 56,910.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,910.33/269.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.19

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