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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.42, 369 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.42, 369 and 150.98 is: 208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.42 : 369 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.42/369 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.42x = 369 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.42x = 55,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,711.62/267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.33

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