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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.26, 372.99 and 152.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.26, 372.99 and 152.25 is: 210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.26 : 372.99 = 152.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.26/372.99 = 152.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.26x = 372.99 × 152.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.26x = 56,788.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,788.28/270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.13

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