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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.06, 369.93 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.06, 369.93 and 150.04 is: 207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.06 : 369.93 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.06/369.93 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.06x = 369.93 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.06x = 55,504.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,504.63/268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.06

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