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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.85, 379.28 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.85, 379.28 and 150.50 is: 207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.85 : 379.28 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.85/379.28 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.85x = 379.28 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.85x = 57,080.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,080.89/274.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.68

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