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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.43, 370.42 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.43, 370.42 and 150.42 is: 207.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.43 : 370.42 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.43/370.42 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.43x = 370.42 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.43x = 55,718.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,718.58/268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.57

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