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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.49, 371.93 and 151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.49, 371.93 and 151.49 is: 209.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.49 : 371.93 = 151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.49/371.93 = 151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.49x = 371.93 × 151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.49x = 56,341.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,341.06/269.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.07

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