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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.94, 371.12 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.94, 371.12 and 150.92 is: 208.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.94 : 371.12 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.94/371.12 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.94x = 371.12 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.94x = 56,009.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,009.43/268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.26

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