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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.36, 402.59 and 152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.36, 402.59 and 152.86 is: 229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.36 : 402.59 = 152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.36/402.59 = 152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.36x = 402.59 × 152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.36x = 61,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,537.89/268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.32

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