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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.90, 371.08 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.90, 371.08 and 152.48 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.90 : 371.08 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.90/371.08 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.90x = 371.08 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.90x = 56,582.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,582.28/268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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