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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 371.07 and 158.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 371.07 and 158.43 is: 218.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 371.07 = 158.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/371.07 = 158.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 371.07 × 158.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 58,788.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,788.62/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.61

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