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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.95, 372.50 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.95, 372.50 and 151.94 is: 209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.95 : 372.50 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.95/372.50 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.95x = 372.50 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.95x = 56,597.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,597.65/269.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.66

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