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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.12, 370.03 and 150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.12, 370.03 and 150.10 is: 207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.12 : 370.03 = 150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.12/370.03 = 150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.12x = 370.03 × 150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.12x = 55,540.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,540.58/268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.15

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