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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.50, 370.55 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.50, 370.55 and 152.07 is: 209.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 370.55 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/370.55 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 370.55 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 56,348.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,348.78/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.87

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