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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.30, 368.88 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.30, 368.88 and 150.87 is: 208.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.30 : 368.88 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.30/368.88 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.30x = 368.88 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.30x = 55,652.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,652.93/267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.20

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