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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.88, 370.97 and 158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.88, 370.97 and 158.27 is: 218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.88 : 370.97 = 158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.88/370.97 = 158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.88x = 370.97 × 158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.88x = 58,710.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,710.78/268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.36

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