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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.89, 371.02 and 152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.89, 371.02 and 152.45 is: 210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.89 : 371.02 = 152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.89/371.02 = 152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.89x = 371.02 × 152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.89x = 56,562.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,562.00/268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.35

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