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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.72, 402.54 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.72, 402.54 and 152.79 is: 228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.72 : 402.54 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.72/402.54 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.72x = 402.54 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.72x = 61,502.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,502.00/268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.87

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