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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.35, 368.94 and 150.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.35, 368.94 and 150.91 is: 208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.35 : 368.94 = 150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.35/368.94 = 150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.35x = 368.94 × 150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.35x = 55,674.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,674.14/267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.25

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