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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.43, 378.72 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.43, 378.72 and 150.09 is: 207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.43 : 378.72 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.43/378.72 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.43x = 378.72 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.43x = 56,842.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,842.94/274.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.13

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