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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.99, 403.55 and 153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.99, 403.55 and 153.52 is: 230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.99 : 403.55 = 153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.99/403.55 = 153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.99x = 403.55 × 153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.99x = 61,953.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,953.00/268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.32

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