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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.29, 373.02 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.29, 373.02 and 152.28 is: 210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.29 : 373.02 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.29/373.02 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.29x = 373.02 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.29x = 56,803.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,803.49/270.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.16

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