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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.24, 370.12 and 151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.24, 370.12 and 151.78 is: 209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.24 : 370.12 = 151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.24/370.12 = 151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.24x = 370.12 × 151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.24x = 56,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,174.96/268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.42

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