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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.83, 370.92 and 152.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.83, 370.92 and 152.37 is: 210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.83 : 370.92 = 152.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.83/370.92 = 152.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.83x = 370.92 × 152.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.83x = 56,517.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,517.08/268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.23

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