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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.72, 402.56 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.72, 402.56 and 152.96 is: 229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.72 : 402.56 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.72/402.56 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.72x = 402.56 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.72x = 61,575.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,575.58/268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.14

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