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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.56, 371.99 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.56, 371.99 and 157.55 is: 217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.56 : 371.99 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.56/371.99 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.56x = 371.99 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.56x = 58,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,608.70/269.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.42

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