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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.81, 370.96 and 152.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.81, 370.96 and 152.38 is: 210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.81 : 370.96 = 152.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.81/370.96 = 152.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.81x = 370.96 × 152.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.81x = 56,525.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,525.41/268.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.28

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