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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.09, 371.33 and 157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.09, 371.33 and 157.07 is: 216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.09 : 371.33 = 157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.09/371.33 = 157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.09x = 371.33 × 157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.09x = 58,326.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,326.42/269.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.76

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