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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.46, 371.85 and 159.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.46, 371.85 and 159.01 is: 219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.46 : 371.85 = 159.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.46/371.85 = 159.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.46x = 371.85 × 159.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.46x = 59,127.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,127.87/269.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.43

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