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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.94, 371.13 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.94, 371.13 and 152.50 is: 210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.94 : 371.13 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.94/371.13 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.94x = 371.13 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.94x = 56,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,597.33/268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.45

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