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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.43, 371.77 and 158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.43, 371.77 and 158.93 is: 219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.43 : 371.77 = 158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.43/371.77 = 158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.43x = 371.77 × 158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.43x = 59,085.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,085.41/269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.30

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