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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.35, 378.59 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.35, 378.59 and 150 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.35 : 378.59 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.35/378.59 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.35x = 378.59 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.35x = 56,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,788.50/274.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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