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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.70, 372.18 and 153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.70, 372.18 and 153.25 is: 211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.70 : 372.18 = 153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.70/372.18 = 153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.70x = 372.18 × 153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.70x = 57,036.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,036.59/269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.48

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