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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.87, 371.04 and 150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.87, 371.04 and 150.86 is: 208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.87 : 371.04 = 150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.87/371.04 = 150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.87x = 371.04 × 150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.87x = 55,975.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,975.09/268.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.19

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