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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.73, 372.20 and 151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.73, 372.20 and 151.70 is: 209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.73 : 372.20 = 151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.73/372.20 = 151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.73x = 372.20 × 151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.73x = 56,460.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,460.12/269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.32

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