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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.47, 370.51 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.47, 370.51 and 152.03 is: 209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.47 : 370.51 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.47/370.51 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.47x = 370.51 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.47x = 56,329.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,329.18/268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.82

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