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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.69, 370.82 and 152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.69, 370.82 and 152.29 is: 210.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.69 : 370.82 = 152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.69/370.82 = 152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.69x = 370.82 × 152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.69x = 56,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,472.18/268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.18

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