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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 369.96 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 369.96 and 150.06 is: 207.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 369.96 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/369.96 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 369.96 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 55,516.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,516.20/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.09

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