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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 371.10 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 371.10 and 150.88 is: 208.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 371.10 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/371.10 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 371.10 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 55,991.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,991.57/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.21

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