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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.88, 372.43 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.88, 372.43 and 153.44 is: 211.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.88 : 372.43 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.88/372.43 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.88x = 372.43 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.88x = 57,145.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,145.66/269.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.74

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