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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.98, 371.25 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.98, 371.25 and 158.45 is: 218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.98 : 371.25 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.98/371.25 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.98x = 371.25 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.98x = 58,823.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,823.77/268.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.69

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