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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.05, 369.87 and 151.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.05, 369.87 and 151.62 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.05 : 369.87 = 151.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.05/369.87 = 151.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.05x = 369.87 × 151.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.05x = 56,079.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,079.69/268.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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