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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.18, 368.72 and 150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.18, 368.72 and 150.74 is: 208.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.18 : 368.72 = 150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.18/368.72 = 150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.18x = 368.72 × 150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.18x = 55,580.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,580.85/267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.03

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