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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.41, 370.36 and 157.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.41, 370.36 and 157.89 is: 217.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.41 : 370.36 = 157.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.41/370.36 = 157.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.41x = 370.36 × 157.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.41x = 58,476.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,476.14/268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.86

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