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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.67, 370.72 and 152.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.67, 370.72 and 152.21 is: 210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.67 : 370.72 = 152.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.67/370.72 = 152.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.67x = 370.72 × 152.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.67x = 56,427.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,427.29/268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.02

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