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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.49, 402.71 and 152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.49, 402.71 and 152.57 is: 228.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.49 : 402.71 = 152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.49/402.71 = 152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.49x = 402.71 × 152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.49x = 61,441.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,441.71/268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.84

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