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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.20, 370.14 and 157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.20, 370.14 and 157.62 is: 217.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.20 : 370.14 = 157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.20/370.14 = 157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.20x = 370.14 × 157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.20x = 58,341.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,341.47/268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.53

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