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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.47, 371.83 and 158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.47, 371.83 and 158.93 is: 219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.47 : 371.83 = 158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.47/371.83 = 158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.47x = 371.83 × 158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.47x = 59,094.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,094.15/269.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.30

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