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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.41, 371.76 and 157.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.41, 371.76 and 157.37 is: 217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.41 : 371.76 = 157.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.41/371.76 = 157.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.41x = 371.76 × 157.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.41x = 58,503.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,503.87/269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.16

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