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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.90, 372.38 and 159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.90, 372.38 and 159.28 is: 219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.90 : 372.38 = 159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.90/372.38 = 159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.90x = 372.38 × 159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.90x = 59,310.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,310.96/269.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.75

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