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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.47, 371.86 and 158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.47, 371.86 and 158.95 is: 219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.47 : 371.86 = 158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.47/371.86 = 158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.47x = 371.86 × 158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.47x = 59,107.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,107.68/269.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.35

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