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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.88, 371.06 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.88, 371.06 and 152.48 is: 210.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.88 : 371.06 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.88/371.06 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.88x = 371.06 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.88x = 56,579.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,579.23/268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.43

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