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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.99, 371.22 and 152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.99, 371.22 and 152.55 is: 210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.99 : 371.22 = 152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.99/371.22 = 152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.99x = 371.22 × 152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.99x = 56,629.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,629.61/268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.53

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