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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 368.96 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 368.96 and 150.92 is: 208.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 368.96 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/368.96 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 368.96 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 55,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,683.44/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.27

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