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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.86, 371.03 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.86, 371.03 and 152.40 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.86 : 371.03 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.86/371.03 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.86x = 371.03 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.86x = 56,544.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,544.97/268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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