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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.66, 372.10 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.66, 372.10 and 153.14 is: 211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.66 : 372.10 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.66/372.10 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.66x = 372.10 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.66x = 56,981.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,981.15/269.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.31

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