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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.11, 371.40 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.11, 371.40 and 158.58 is: 218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.11 : 371.40 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.11/371.40 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.11x = 371.40 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.11x = 58,896.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,896.91/269.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.86

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