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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.58, 372 and 151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.58, 372 and 151.55 is: 209.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.58 : 372 = 151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.58/372 = 151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.58x = 372 × 151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.58x = 56,376.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,376.60/269.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.13

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