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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.94, 371.11 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.94, 371.11 and 150.90 is: 208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.94 : 371.11 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.94/371.11 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.94x = 371.11 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.94x = 56,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,001.38/268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.23

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