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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.50, 370.58 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.50, 370.58 and 152.13 is: 209.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 370.58 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/370.58 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 370.58 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 56,375.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,375.57/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.96

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