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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.37, 368.97 and 150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.37, 368.97 and 150.93 is: 208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.37 : 368.97 = 150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.37/368.97 = 150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.37x = 368.97 × 150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.37x = 55,688.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,688.64/267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.28

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