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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.07, 371.33 and 157.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.07, 371.33 and 157.05 is: 216.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.07 : 371.33 = 157.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.07/371.33 = 157.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.07x = 371.33 × 157.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.07x = 58,317.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,317.38/269.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.74

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