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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.23, 368.76 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.23, 368.76 and 150.80 is: 208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.23 : 368.76 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.23/368.76 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.23x = 368.76 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.23x = 55,609.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,609.01/267.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.09

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