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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.11, 369.80 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.11, 369.80 and 157.55 is: 217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.11 : 369.80 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.11/369.80 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.11x = 369.80 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.11x = 58,259.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,259.94/268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.30

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