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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.30, 371.68 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.30, 371.68 and 158.82 is: 219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.30 : 371.68 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.30/371.68 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.30x = 371.68 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.30x = 59,030.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,030.22/269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.20

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