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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.09, 398.61 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.09, 398.61 and 150.18 is: 224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.09 : 398.61 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.09/398.61 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.09x = 398.61 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.09x = 59,861.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,861.26/266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.97

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