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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.90, 379.36 and 150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.90, 379.36 and 150.57 is: 207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.90 : 379.36 = 150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.90/379.36 = 150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.90x = 379.36 × 150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.90x = 57,119.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,119.66/274.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.78

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