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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.12, 369.96 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.12, 369.96 and 151.66 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.12 : 369.96 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.12/369.96 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.12x = 369.96 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.12x = 56,108.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,108.13/268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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