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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.09, 369.93 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.09, 369.93 and 151.65 is: 209.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.09 : 369.93 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.09/369.93 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.09x = 369.93 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.09x = 56,100.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,100.81/268.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.26

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