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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.84, 379.26 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.84, 379.26 and 150.50 is: 207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.84 : 379.26 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.84/379.26 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.84x = 379.26 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.84x = 57,076.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,076.81/274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.68

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