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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.69, 379.05 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.69, 379.05 and 150.32 is: 207.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.69 : 379.05 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.69/379.05 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.69x = 379.05 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.69x = 56,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,978.80/274.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.43

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