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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.17, 369.99 and 151.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.17, 369.99 and 151.71 is: 209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.17 : 369.99 = 151.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.17/369.99 = 151.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.17x = 369.99 × 151.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.17x = 56,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,131.18/268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.31

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