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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.84, 372.39 and 159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.84, 372.39 and 159.35 is: 219.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.84 : 372.39 = 159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.84/372.39 = 159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.84x = 372.39 × 159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.84x = 59,338.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,338.48/269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.91

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