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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.92, 372.54 and 153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.92, 372.54 and 153.52 is: 211.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.92 : 372.54 = 153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.92/372.54 = 153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.92x = 372.54 × 153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.92x = 57,192.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,192.34/269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.89

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