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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.80, 370.95 and 150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.80, 370.95 and 150.77 is: 208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.80 : 370.95 = 150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.80/370.95 = 150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.80x = 370.95 × 150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.80x = 55,929.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,929.06/268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.07

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