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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.38, 373.11 and 152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.38, 373.11 and 152.33 is: 210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.38 : 373.11 = 152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.38/373.11 = 152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.38x = 373.11 × 152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.38x = 56,833.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,833.41/270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.20

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