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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.47, 370.49 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.47, 370.49 and 152.03 is: 209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.47 : 370.49 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.47/370.49 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.47x = 370.49 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.47x = 56,325.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,325.59/268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.80

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