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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 369.85 and 151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 369.85 and 151.56 is: 209.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 369.85 = 151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/369.85 = 151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 369.85 × 151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 56,054.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,054.47/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.14

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