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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.53, 373.33 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.53, 373.33 and 152.50 is: 210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.53 : 373.33 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.53/373.33 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.53x = 373.33 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.53x = 56,933.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,933.61/270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.45

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