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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 369.88 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 369.88 and 157.48 is: 217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 369.88 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/369.88 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 369.88 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 58,247.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,247.92/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.33

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