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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.89, 372.41 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.89, 372.41 and 153.45 is: 211.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.89 : 372.41 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.89/372.41 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.89x = 372.41 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.89x = 57,146.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,146.31/269.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.74

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