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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.13, 371.33 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.13, 371.33 and 158.64 is: 218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.13 : 371.33 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.13/371.33 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.13x = 371.33 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.13x = 58,907.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,907.00/269.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.88

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