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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.66, 370.76 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.66, 370.76 and 152.22 is: 210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.66 : 370.76 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.66/370.76 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.66x = 370.76 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.66x = 56,437.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,437.09/268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.07

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