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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.15, 401.68 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.15, 401.68 and 150.75 is: 225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.15 : 401.68 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.15/401.68 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.15x = 401.68 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.15x = 60,553.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,553.26/268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.82

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