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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268, 401.86 and 152.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268, 401.86 and 152.41 is: 228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268 : 401.86 = 152.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268/401.86 = 152.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268x = 401.86 × 152.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268x = 61,247.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,247.48/268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.54

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