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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.64, 372.11 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.64, 372.11 and 159.12 is: 219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.64 : 372.11 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.64/372.11 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.64x = 372.11 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.64x = 59,209.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,209.94/269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.59

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