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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.98, 379.47 and 150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.98, 379.47 and 150.63 is: 207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.98 : 379.47 = 150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.98/379.47 = 150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.98x = 379.47 × 150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.98x = 57,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,160.74/274.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.87

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