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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.79, 379.17 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.79, 379.17 and 150.44 is: 207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.79 : 379.17 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.79/379.17 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.79x = 379.17 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.79x = 57,040.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,040.44/274.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.58

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