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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.91, 372.48 and 153.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.91, 372.48 and 153.47 is: 211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.91 : 372.48 = 153.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.91/372.48 = 153.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.91x = 372.48 × 153.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.91x = 57,162.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,162.64/269.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.78

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