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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.26, 371.43 and 158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.26, 371.43 and 158.72 is: 218.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.26 : 371.43 = 158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.26/371.43 = 158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.26x = 371.43 × 158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.26x = 58,953.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,953.37/269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.95

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