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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.43, 370.48 and 158.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.43, 370.48 and 158.00 is: 218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.43 : 370.48 = 158.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.43/370.48 = 158.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.43x = 370.48 × 158.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.43x = 58,535.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,535.31/268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.07

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