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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 370.07 and 151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 370.07 and 151.73 is: 209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 370.07 = 151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/370.07 = 151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 370.07 × 151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 56,148.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,148.11/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.38

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