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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.18, 368.70 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.18, 368.70 and 150.78 is: 208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.18 : 368.70 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.18/368.70 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.18x = 368.70 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.18x = 55,592.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,592.59/267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.07

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