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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.26, 370.28 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.26, 370.28 and 157.76 is: 217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.26 : 370.28 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.26/370.28 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.26x = 370.28 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.26x = 58,415.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,415.37/268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.76

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