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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.66, 372.08 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.66, 372.08 and 151.61 is: 209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.66 : 372.08 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.66/372.08 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.66x = 372.08 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.66x = 56,409.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,409.19/269.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.19

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