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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.19, 372.82 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.19, 372.82 and 152.15 is: 209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.19 : 372.82 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.19/372.82 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.19x = 372.82 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.19x = 56,724.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,724.56/270.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.94

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