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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.63, 379.00 and 150.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.63, 379.00 and 150.29 is: 207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.63 : 379.00 = 150.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.63/379.00 = 150.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.63x = 379.00 × 150.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.63x = 56,960.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,960.11/274.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.40

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