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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.81, 379.23 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.81, 379.23 and 150.46 is: 207.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.81 : 379.23 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.81/379.23 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.81x = 379.23 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.81x = 57,060.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,060.41/274.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.64

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