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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269, 371.20 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269, 371.20 and 158.46 is: 218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269 : 371.20 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269/371.20 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269x = 371.20 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269x = 58,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,820.35/269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.66

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