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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.73, 370.90 and 152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.73, 370.90 and 152.36 is: 210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.73 : 370.90 = 152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.73/370.90 = 152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.73x = 370.90 × 152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.73x = 56,508.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,508.47/268.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.28

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