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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.88, 404.04 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.88, 404.04 and 153.50 is: 230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.88 : 404.04 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.88/404.04 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.88x = 404.04 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.88x = 62,020.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,020.14/268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.66

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