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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.20, 402.12 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.20, 402.12 and 151.02 is: 226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.20 : 402.12 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.20/402.12 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.20x = 402.12 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.20x = 60,728.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,728.16/268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.43

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