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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.89, 379.35 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.89, 379.35 and 150.56 is: 207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.89 : 379.35 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.89/379.35 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.89x = 379.35 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.89x = 57,113.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,113.83/274.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.77

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