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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.50, 378.82 and 150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.50, 378.82 and 150.17 is: 207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.50 : 378.82 = 150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.50/378.82 = 150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.50x = 378.82 × 150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.50x = 56,887.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,887.40/274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.24

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