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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.20, 371.37 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.20, 371.37 and 158.60 is: 218.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.20 : 371.37 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.20/371.37 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.20x = 371.37 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.20x = 58,896.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,896.63/269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.79

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