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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.28, 399.42 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.28, 399.42 and 150.66 is: 225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.28 : 399.42 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.28/399.42 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.28x = 399.42 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.28x = 60,176.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,176.62/266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.99

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