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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.27, 402.39 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.27, 402.39 and 101.52 is: 152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.27 : 402.39 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.27/402.39 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.27x = 402.39 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.27x = 40,851.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,851.77/268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.28

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