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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 373.17 and 152.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 373.17 and 152.38 is: 210.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 373.17 = 152.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/373.17 = 152.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 373.17 × 152.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 56,863.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,863.64/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.29

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