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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268, 369.82 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268, 369.82 and 157.46 is: 217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268 : 369.82 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268/369.82 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268x = 369.82 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268x = 58,231.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,231.86/268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.28

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