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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.66, 379.04 and 150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.66, 379.04 and 150.33 is: 207.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.66 : 379.04 = 150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.66/379.04 = 150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.66x = 379.04 × 150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.66x = 56,981.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,981.08/274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.46

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