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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.90, 371.01 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.90, 371.01 and 152.46 is: 210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.90 : 371.01 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.90/371.01 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.90x = 371.01 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.90x = 56,564.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,564.18/268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.35

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