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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.61, 370.66 and 152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.61, 370.66 and 152.17 is: 209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.61 : 370.66 = 152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.61/370.66 = 152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.61x = 370.66 × 152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.61x = 56,403.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,403.33/268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.98

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