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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.21, 368.73 and 150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.21, 368.73 and 150.77 is: 208.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.21 : 368.73 = 150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.21/368.73 = 150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.21x = 368.73 × 150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.21x = 55,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,593.42/267.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.05

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