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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.80, 372.29 and 157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.80, 372.29 and 157.75 is: 217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.80 : 372.29 = 157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.80/372.29 = 157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.80x = 372.29 × 157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.80x = 58,728.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,728.75/269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.68

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