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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.40, 371.84 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.40, 371.84 and 158.96 is: 219.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.40 : 371.84 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.40/371.84 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.40x = 371.84 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.40x = 59,107.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,107.69/269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.40

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