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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.62, 370.74 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.62, 370.74 and 150.64 is: 207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.62 : 370.74 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.62/370.74 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.62x = 370.74 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.62x = 55,848.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,848.10/268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.91

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