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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.61, 371.95 and 159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.61, 371.95 and 159.09 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.61 : 371.95 = 159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.61/371.95 = 159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.61x = 371.95 × 159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.61x = 59,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,173.53/269.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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