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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.32, 398.73 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.32, 398.73 and 150.56 is: 225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.32 : 398.73 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.32/398.73 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.32x = 398.73 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.32x = 60,032.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,032.85/266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.42

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