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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.25, 372.84 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.25, 372.84 and 152.20 is: 209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.25 : 372.84 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.25/372.84 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.25x = 372.84 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.25x = 56,746.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,746.63/270.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.98

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