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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.47, 378.76 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.47, 378.76 and 150.13 is: 207.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.47 : 378.76 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.47/378.76 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.47x = 378.76 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.47x = 56,863.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,863.44/274.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.18

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