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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.64, 372.12 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.64, 372.12 and 153.24 is: 211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.64 : 372.12 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.64/372.12 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.64x = 372.12 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.64x = 57,023.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,023.67/269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.48

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