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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.91, 371.08 and 150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.91, 371.08 and 150.89 is: 208.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.91 : 371.08 = 150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.91/371.08 = 150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.91x = 371.08 × 150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.91x = 55,993.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,993.73/268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.22

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