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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.26, 370.20 and 151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.26, 370.20 and 151.86 is: 209.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.26 : 370.20 = 151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.26/370.20 = 151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.26x = 370.20 × 151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.26x = 56,218.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,218.57/268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.57

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