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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.97, 371.18 and 150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.97, 371.18 and 150.95 is: 208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.97 : 371.18 = 150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.97/371.18 = 150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.97x = 371.18 × 150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.97x = 56,027.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,027.01/268.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.31

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