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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.41, 371.73 and 158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.41, 371.73 and 158.86 is: 219.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.41 : 371.73 = 158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.41/371.73 = 158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.41x = 371.73 × 158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.41x = 59,053.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,053.03/269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.19

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