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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.72, 370.74 and 150.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.72, 370.74 and 150.67 is: 207.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.72 : 370.74 = 150.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.72/370.74 = 150.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.72x = 370.74 × 150.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.72x = 55,861.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,861.16/268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.88

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