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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.97, 372.52 and 151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.97, 372.52 and 151.91 is: 209.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.97 : 372.52 = 151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.97/372.52 = 151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.97x = 372.52 × 151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.97x = 56,589.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,589.51/269.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.61

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