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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.23, 370.17 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.23, 370.17 and 150.21 is: 207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.23 : 370.17 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.23/370.17 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.23x = 370.17 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.23x = 55,605.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,605.19/268.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.30

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