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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.85, 371 and 152.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.85, 371 and 152.41 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.85 : 371 = 152.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.85/371 = 152.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.85x = 371 × 152.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.85x = 56,544.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,544.11/268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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