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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.89, 372.43 and 151.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.89, 372.43 and 151.87 is: 209.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.89 : 372.43 = 151.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.89/372.43 = 151.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.89x = 372.43 × 151.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.89x = 56,560.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,560.94/269.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.57

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