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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.34, 370.30 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.34, 370.30 and 150.31 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.34 : 370.30 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.34/370.30 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.34x = 370.30 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.34x = 55,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,657.19/268.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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