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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.48, 370.45 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.48, 370.45 and 150.46 is: 207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.48 : 370.45 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.48/370.45 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.48x = 370.45 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.48x = 55,736.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,736.05/268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.60

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