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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.25, 368.81 and 150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.25, 368.81 and 150.81 is: 208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.25 : 368.81 = 150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.25/368.81 = 150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.25x = 368.81 × 150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.25x = 55,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,620.24/267.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.12

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