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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.36, 373.08 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.36, 373.08 and 152.34 is: 210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.36 : 373.08 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.36/373.08 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.36x = 373.08 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.36x = 56,835.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,835.01/270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.22

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