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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.48, 371.85 and 151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.48, 371.85 and 151.45 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.48 : 371.85 = 151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.48/371.85 = 151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.48x = 371.85 × 151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.48x = 56,315.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,315.93/269.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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