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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.94, 373.86 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.94, 373.86 and 152.88 is: 210.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.94 : 373.86 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.94/373.86 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.94x = 373.86 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.94x = 57,155.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,155.72/270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.95

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