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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.33, 399.54 and 150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.33, 399.54 and 150.73 is: 226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.33 : 399.54 = 150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.33/399.54 = 150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.33x = 399.54 × 150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.33x = 60,222.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,222.66/266.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.12

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