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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.93, 371.04 and 158.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.93, 371.04 and 158.47 is: 218.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.93 : 371.04 = 158.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.93/371.04 = 158.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.93x = 371.04 × 158.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.93x = 58,798.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,798.71/268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.64

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