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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.72, 372.14 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.72, 372.14 and 159.15 is: 219.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.72 : 372.14 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.72/372.14 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.72x = 372.14 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.72x = 59,225.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,225.29/269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.58

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