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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.59, 372.08 and 159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.59, 372.08 and 159.13 is: 219.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.59 : 372.08 = 159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.59/372.08 = 159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.59x = 372.08 × 159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.59x = 59,209.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,209.09/269.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.63

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