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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.00, 371.22 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.00, 371.22 and 158.48 is: 218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.00 : 371.22 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.00/371.22 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.00x = 371.22 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.00x = 58,829.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,829.09/269.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.70

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