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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.07, 369.88 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.07, 369.88 and 151.61 is: 209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.07 : 369.88 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.07/369.88 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.07x = 369.88 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.07x = 56,075.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,075.28/268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.19

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