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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.50, 370.54 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.50, 370.54 and 152.08 is: 209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 370.54 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/370.54 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 370.54 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 56,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,351.72/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.88

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