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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.25, 370.17 and 151.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.25, 370.17 and 151.81 is: 209.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.25 : 370.17 = 151.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.25/370.17 = 151.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.25x = 370.17 × 151.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.25x = 56,195.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,195.51/268.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.49

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