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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 370.49 and 156.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 370.49 and 156.39 is: 215.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 370.49 = 156.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/370.49 = 156.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 370.49 × 156.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 57,941.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,941.32/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.84

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