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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.89, 372.46 and 157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.89, 372.46 and 157.93 is: 217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.89 : 372.46 = 157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.89/372.46 = 157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.89x = 372.46 × 157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.89x = 58,822.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,822.38/269.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.95

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