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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.76, 372.26 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.76, 372.26 and 153.34 is: 211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.76 : 372.26 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.76/372.26 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.76x = 372.26 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.76x = 57,082.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,082.35/269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.60

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