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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.65, 372.09 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.65, 372.09 and 151.61 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.65 : 372.09 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.65/372.09 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.65x = 372.09 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.65x = 56,414.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,414.41/269.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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