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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.23, 370.11 and 151.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.23, 370.11 and 151.77 is: 209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.23 : 370.11 = 151.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.23/370.11 = 151.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.23x = 370.11 × 151.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.23x = 56,171.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,171.59/268.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.42

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