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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.14, 370 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.14, 370 and 150.12 is: 207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.14 : 370 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.14/370 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.14x = 370 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.14x = 55,544.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,544.40/268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.15

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