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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.94, 372.51 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.94, 372.51 and 153.54 is: 211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.94 : 372.51 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.94/372.51 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.94x = 372.51 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.94x = 57,195.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,195.19/269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.88

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