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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.41, 402.89 and 152.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.41, 402.89 and 152.99 is: 229.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.41 : 402.89 = 152.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.41/402.89 = 152.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.41x = 402.89 × 152.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.41x = 61,638.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,638.14/268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.64

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