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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.57, 372 and 153.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.57, 372 and 153.13 is: 211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.57 : 372 = 153.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.57/372 = 153.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.57x = 372 × 153.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.57x = 56,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,962.50/269.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.31

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