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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.42, 371.85 and 158.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.42, 371.85 and 158.89 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.42 : 371.85 = 158.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.42/371.85 = 158.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.42x = 371.85 × 158.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.42x = 59,081.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,081.72/269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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