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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.51, 370.54 and 150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.51, 370.54 and 150.49 is: 207.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.51 : 370.54 = 150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.51/370.54 = 150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.51x = 370.54 × 150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.51x = 55,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,762.56/268.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.67

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