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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.61, 372.06 and 153.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.61, 372.06 and 153.17 is: 211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.61 : 372.06 = 153.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.61/372.06 = 153.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.61x = 372.06 × 153.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.61x = 56,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,986.57/269.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.37

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