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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.38, 378.63 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.38, 378.63 and 150.02 is: 207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.38 : 378.63 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.38/378.63 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.38x = 378.63 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.38x = 56,799.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,799.80/274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.01

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