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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.58, 370.64 and 152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.58, 370.64 and 152.14 is: 209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.58 : 370.64 = 152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.58/370.64 = 152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.58x = 370.64 × 152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.58x = 56,386.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,386.56/268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.94

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