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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.22, 372.90 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.22, 372.90 and 152.20 is: 210.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.22 : 372.90 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.22/372.90 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.22x = 372.90 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.22x = 56,755.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,755.38/270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.03

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