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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.56, 371.94 and 159.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.56, 371.94 and 159.07 is: 219.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.56 : 371.94 = 159.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.56/371.94 = 159.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.56x = 371.94 × 159.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.56x = 59,164.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,164.50/269.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.49

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