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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.14, 371.42 and 158.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.14, 371.42 and 158.62 is: 218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.14 : 371.42 = 158.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.14/371.42 = 158.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.14x = 371.42 × 158.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.14x = 58,914.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,914.64/269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.90

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