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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.89, 371.12 and 158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.89, 371.12 and 158.42 is: 218.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.89 : 371.12 = 158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.89/371.12 = 158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.89x = 371.12 × 158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.89x = 58,790.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,790.18/268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.64

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