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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.93, 372.41 and 157.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.93, 372.41 and 157.85 is: 217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.93 : 372.41 = 157.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.93/372.41 = 157.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.93x = 372.41 × 157.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.93x = 58,783.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,783.06/269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.78

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