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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.62, 370.78 and 152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.62, 370.78 and 152.26 is: 210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.62 : 370.78 = 152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.62/370.78 = 152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.62x = 370.78 × 152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.62x = 56,454.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,454.96/268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.17

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