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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.57, 378.91 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.57, 378.91 and 150.23 is: 207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.57 : 378.91 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.57/378.91 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.57x = 378.91 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.57x = 56,921.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,921.95/274.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.31

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