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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.79, 372.20 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.79, 372.20 and 159.27 is: 219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.79 : 372.20 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.79/372.20 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.79x = 372.20 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.79x = 59,279.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,279.50/269.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.72

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