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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 370 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 370 and 151.68 is: 209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 370 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/370 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 370 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 56,121.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,121.60/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.28

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