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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 368.40 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 368.40 and 150.54 is: 207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 368.40 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/368.40 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 368.40 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 55,458.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,458.94/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.71

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