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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.58, 372.04 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.58, 372.04 and 153.14 is: 211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.58 : 372.04 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.58/372.04 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.58x = 372.04 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.58x = 56,974.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,974.21/269.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.34

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