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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.61, 378.97 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.61, 378.97 and 150.27 is: 207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.61 : 378.97 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.61/378.97 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.61x = 378.97 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.61x = 56,947.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,947.07/274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.38

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