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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.81, 372.30 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.81, 372.30 and 159.30 is: 219.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.81 : 372.30 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.81/372.30 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.81x = 372.30 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.81x = 59,306.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,306.79/269.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.81

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