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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.02, 379.53 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.02, 379.53 and 150.68 is: 207.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.02 : 379.53 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.02/379.53 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.02x = 379.53 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.02x = 57,187.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,187.58/275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.94

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