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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.66, 372.12 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.66, 372.12 and 151.64 is: 209.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.66 : 372.12 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.66/372.12 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.66x = 372.12 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.66x = 56,428.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,428.28/269.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.26

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