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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.15, 370.04 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.15, 370.04 and 150.13 is: 207.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.15 : 370.04 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.15/370.04 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.15x = 370.04 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.15x = 55,554.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,554.66/268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.18

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