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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.53, 370.56 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.53, 370.56 and 150.51 is: 207.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.53 : 370.56 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.53/370.56 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.53x = 370.56 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.53x = 55,772.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,772.99/268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.70

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