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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.59, 372.04 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.59, 372.04 and 153.16 is: 211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.59 : 372.04 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.59/372.04 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.59x = 372.04 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.59x = 56,980.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,980.16/269.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.36

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