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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.13, 370.02 and 151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.13, 370.02 and 151.70 is: 209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.13 : 370.02 = 151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.13/370.02 = 151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.13x = 370.02 × 151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.13x = 56,130.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,130.18/268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.34

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