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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.69, 379.06 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.69, 379.06 and 150.36 is: 207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.69 : 379.06 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.69/379.06 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.69x = 379.06 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.69x = 56,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,995.46/274.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.49

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