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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 370.28 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 370.28 and 150.32 is: 207.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 370.28 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/370.28 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 370.28 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 55,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,657.89/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.43

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