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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.76, 370.91 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.76, 370.91 and 150.75 is: 208.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.76 : 370.91 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.76/370.91 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.76x = 370.91 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.76x = 55,914.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,914.13/268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.05

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