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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.67, 379.03 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.67, 379.03 and 150.32 is: 207.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.67 : 379.03 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.67/379.03 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.67x = 379.03 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.67x = 56,976.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,976.64/274.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.44

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