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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.33, 378.60 and 150.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.33, 378.60 and 150.00 is: 207.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.33 : 378.60 = 150.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.33/378.60 = 150.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.33x = 378.60 × 150.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.33x = 56,787.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,787.70/274.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.00

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