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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.75, 372.31 and 153.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.75, 372.31 and 153.31 is: 211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.75 : 372.31 = 153.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.75/372.31 = 153.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.75x = 372.31 × 153.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.75x = 57,078.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,078.85/269.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.60

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