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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.78, 372.27 and 159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.78, 372.27 and 159.26 is: 219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.78 : 372.27 = 159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.78/372.27 = 159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.78x = 372.27 × 159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.78x = 59,285.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,285.86/269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.76

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