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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.01, 371.26 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.01, 371.26 and 158.45 is: 218.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.01 : 371.26 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.01/371.26 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.01x = 371.26 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.01x = 58,826.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,826.15/269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.68

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