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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.76, 370.89 and 152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.76, 370.89 and 152.33 is: 210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.76 : 370.89 = 152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.76/370.89 = 152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.76x = 370.89 × 152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.76x = 56,497.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,497.67/268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.22

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