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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.80, 372.31 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.80, 372.31 and 151.76 is: 209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.80 : 372.31 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.80/372.31 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.80x = 372.31 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.80x = 56,502.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,502.32/269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.42

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