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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.81, 372.35 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.81, 372.35 and 153.38 is: 211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.81 : 372.35 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.81/372.35 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.81x = 372.35 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.81x = 57,108.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,108.41/269.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.66

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