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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.08, 368.58 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.08, 368.58 and 150.64 is: 207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.08 : 368.58 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.08/368.58 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.08x = 368.58 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.08x = 55,523.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,523.44/267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.89

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