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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.81, 379.22 and 150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.81, 379.22 and 150.47 is: 207.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.81 : 379.22 = 150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.81/379.22 = 150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.81x = 379.22 × 150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.81x = 57,060.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,060.21/274.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.64

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