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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.41, 378.65 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.41, 378.65 and 150.05 is: 207.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.41 : 378.65 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.41/378.65 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.41x = 378.65 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.41x = 56,817.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,817.75/274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.05

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