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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.30, 373.00 and 152.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.30, 373.00 and 152.25 is: 210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.30 : 373.00 = 152.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.30/373.00 = 152.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.30x = 373.00 × 152.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.30x = 56,790.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,790.27/270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.10

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