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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 370.15 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 370.15 and 150.20 is: 207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 370.15 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/370.15 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 370.15 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 55,596.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,596.63/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.28

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