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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.49, 370.52 and 157.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.49, 370.52 and 157.97 is: 218.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.49 : 370.52 = 157.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.49/370.52 = 157.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.49x = 370.52 × 157.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.49x = 58,531.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,531.04/268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.00

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