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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.07, 371.30 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.07, 371.30 and 158.60 is: 218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.07 : 371.30 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.07/371.30 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.07x = 371.30 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.07x = 58,885.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,885.53/269.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.85

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