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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.05, 368.48 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.05, 368.48 and 150.59 is: 207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.05 : 368.48 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.05/368.48 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.05x = 368.48 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.05x = 55,487.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,487.56/267.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.78

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