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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.86, 371 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.86, 371 and 152.42 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.86 : 371 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.86/371 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.86x = 371 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.86x = 56,547.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,547.82/268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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