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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.86, 399.17 and 150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.86, 399.17 and 150.53 is: 226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.86 : 399.17 = 150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.86/399.17 = 150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.86x = 399.17 × 150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.86x = 60,086.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,086.84/265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.01

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