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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.88, 379.32 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.88, 379.32 and 150.54 is: 207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.88 : 379.32 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.88/379.32 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.88x = 379.32 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.88x = 57,102.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,102.27/274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.74

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