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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.85, 372.39 and 153.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.85, 372.39 and 153.41 is: 211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.85 : 372.39 = 153.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.85/372.39 = 153.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.85x = 372.39 × 153.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.85x = 57,128.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,128.35/269.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.70

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