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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 371.06 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 371.06 and 158.36 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 371.06 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/371.06 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 371.06 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 58,761.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,761.06/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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