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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.67, 370.76 and 152.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.67, 370.76 and 152.23 is: 210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.67 : 370.76 = 152.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.67/370.76 = 152.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.67x = 370.76 × 152.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.67x = 56,440.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,440.79/268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.07

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