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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.58, 370.71 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.58, 370.71 and 152.18 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.58 : 370.71 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.58/370.71 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.58x = 370.71 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.58x = 56,414.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,414.65/268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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