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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.83, 379.27 and 150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.83, 379.27 and 150.49 is: 207.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.83 : 379.27 = 150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.83/379.27 = 150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.83x = 379.27 × 150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.83x = 57,077.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,077.43/274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.69

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