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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.02, 371.14 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.02, 371.14 and 158.32 is: 218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.02 : 371.14 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.02/371.14 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.02x = 371.14 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.02x = 58,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,757.56/269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.42

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