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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.60, 371.98 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.60, 371.98 and 157.52 is: 217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.60 : 371.98 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.60/371.98 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.60x = 371.98 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.60x = 58,594.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,594.29/269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.34

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