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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.98, 372.57 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.98, 372.57 and 153.54 is: 211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.98 : 372.57 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.98/372.57 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.98x = 372.57 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.98x = 57,201.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,201.77/269.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.88

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