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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.41, 370.38 and 156.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.41, 370.38 and 156.37 is: 215.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.41 : 370.38 = 156.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.41/370.38 = 156.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.41x = 370.38 × 156.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.41x = 57,916.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,916.32/268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.78

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