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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.95, 371.10 and 152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.95, 371.10 and 152.49 is: 210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.95 : 371.10 = 152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.95/371.10 = 152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.95x = 371.10 × 152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.95x = 56,589.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,589.04/268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.41

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