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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.38, 368.98 and 150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.38, 368.98 and 150.94 is: 208.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.38 : 368.98 = 150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.38/368.98 = 150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.38x = 368.98 × 150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.38x = 55,692.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,692.54/267.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.29

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