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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.74, 403.52 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.74, 403.52 and 153.18 is: 230.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.74 : 403.52 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.74/403.52 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.74x = 403.52 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.74x = 61,810.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,810.43/268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.00

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