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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.67, 372.16 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.67, 372.16 and 151.65 is: 209.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.67 : 372.16 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.67/372.16 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.67x = 372.16 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.67x = 56,438.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,438.06/269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.29

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