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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.99, 371.24 and 150.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.99, 371.24 and 150.97 is: 208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.99 : 371.24 = 150.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.99/371.24 = 150.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.99x = 371.24 × 150.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.99x = 56,046.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,046.10/268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.36

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