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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.17, 368.70 and 150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.17, 368.70 and 150.74 is: 208.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.17 : 368.70 = 150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.17/368.70 = 150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.17x = 368.70 × 150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.17x = 55,575.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,575.99/267.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.02

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