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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.76, 402.62 and 152.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.76, 402.62 and 152.85 is: 228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.76 : 402.62 = 152.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.76/402.62 = 152.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.76x = 402.62 × 152.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.76x = 61,540.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,540.47/268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.98

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