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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 370.39 and 151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 370.39 and 151.98 is: 209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 370.39 = 151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/370.39 = 151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 370.39 × 151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 56,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,292.25/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.70

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