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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.84, 372.40 and 151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.84, 372.40 and 151.82 is: 209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.84 : 372.40 = 151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.84/372.40 = 151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.84x = 372.40 × 151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.84x = 56,537.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,537.77/269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.52

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