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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.50, 371.88 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.50, 371.88 and 151.46 is: 208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.50 : 371.88 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.50/371.88 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.50x = 371.88 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.50x = 56,324.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,324.15/269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.99

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