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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.79, 379.21 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.79, 379.21 and 150.46 is: 207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.79 : 379.21 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.79/379.21 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.79x = 379.21 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.79x = 57,054.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,054.61/274.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.63

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