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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.53, 371.96 and 153.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.53, 371.96 and 153.10 is: 211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.53 : 371.96 = 153.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.53/371.96 = 153.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.53x = 371.96 × 153.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.53x = 56,947.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,947.08/269.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.28

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