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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 402.54 and 153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 402.54 and 153.06 is: 229.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 402.54 = 153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/402.54 = 153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 402.54 × 153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 61,612.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,612.77/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.52

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