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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.57, 371.90 and 153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.57, 371.90 and 153.06 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.57 : 371.90 = 153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.57/371.90 = 153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.57x = 371.90 × 153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.57x = 56,923.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,923.40/269.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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