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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.92, 372.47 and 151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.92, 372.47 and 151.89 is: 209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.92 : 372.47 = 151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.92/372.47 = 151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.92x = 372.47 × 151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.92x = 56,575.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,575.05/269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.60

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