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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.60, 378.96 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.60, 378.96 and 150.27 is: 207.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.60 : 378.96 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.60/378.96 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.60x = 378.96 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.60x = 56,944.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,944.90/274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.37

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