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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.76, 372.11 and 159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.76, 372.11 and 159.22 is: 219.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.76 : 372.11 = 159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.76/372.11 = 159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.76x = 372.11 × 159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.76x = 59,247.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,247.35/269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.63

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