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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.63, 371.99 and 159.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.63, 371.99 and 159.11 is: 219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.63 : 371.99 = 159.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.63/371.99 = 159.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.63x = 371.99 × 159.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.63x = 59,187.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,187.33/269.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.51

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