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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.13, 372.73 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.13, 372.73 and 152.08 is: 209.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.13 : 372.73 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.13/372.73 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.13x = 372.73 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.13x = 56,684.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,684.78/270.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.84

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