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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.41, 371.73 and 157.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.41, 371.73 and 157.36 is: 217.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.41 : 371.73 = 157.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.41/371.73 = 157.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.41x = 371.73 × 157.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.41x = 58,495.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,495.43/269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.12

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