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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.81, 372.36 and 151.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.81, 372.36 and 151.79 is: 209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.81 : 372.36 = 151.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.81/372.36 = 151.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.81x = 372.36 × 151.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.81x = 56,520.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,520.52/269.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.48

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