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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.38, 368.89 and 150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.38, 368.89 and 150.95 is: 208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.38 : 368.89 = 150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.38/368.89 = 150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.38x = 368.89 × 150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.38x = 55,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,681.72/267.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.25

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