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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.90, 372.44 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.90, 372.44 and 153.48 is: 211.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.90 : 372.44 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.90/372.44 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.90x = 372.44 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.90x = 57,162.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,162.09/269.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.79

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