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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.50, 370.56 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.50, 370.56 and 152.10 is: 209.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 370.56 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/370.56 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 370.56 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 56,362.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,362.18/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.91

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