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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 398.91 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 398.91 and 150.52 is: 225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 398.91 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/398.91 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 398.91 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 60,043.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,043.93/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.54

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