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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.77, 372.36 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.77, 372.36 and 153.34 is: 211.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.77 : 372.36 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.77/372.36 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.77x = 372.36 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.77x = 57,097.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,097.68/269.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.65

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