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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.82, 370.94 and 158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.82, 370.94 and 158.30 is: 218.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.82 : 370.94 = 158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.82/370.94 = 158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.82x = 370.94 × 158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.82x = 58,719.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,719.80/268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.44

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