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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.14, 372.81 and 152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.14, 372.81 and 152.14 is: 209.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.14 : 372.81 = 152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.14/372.81 = 152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.14x = 372.81 × 152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.14x = 56,717.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,717.45/270.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.96

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