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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.30, 370.32 and 157.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.30, 370.32 and 157.81 is: 217.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.30 : 370.32 = 157.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.30/370.32 = 157.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.30x = 370.32 × 157.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.30x = 58,440.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,440.20/268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.82

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