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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.97, 372.38 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.97, 372.38 and 159.42 is: 219.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.97 : 372.38 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.97/372.38 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.97x = 372.38 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.97x = 59,364.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,364.02/269.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.89

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