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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 402.98 and 152.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 402.98 and 152.87 is: 229.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 402.98 = 152.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/402.98 = 152.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 402.98 × 152.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 61,600.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,600.77/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.37

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