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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.75, 372.24 and 151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.75, 372.24 and 151.73 is: 209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.75 : 372.24 = 151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.75/372.24 = 151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.75x = 372.24 × 151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.75x = 56,479.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,479.98/269.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.38

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