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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.95, 399.15 and 150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.95, 399.15 and 150.63 is: 226.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.95 : 399.15 = 150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.95/399.15 = 150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.95x = 399.15 × 150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.95x = 60,122.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,122.89/265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.07

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