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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.45, 398.64 and 150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.45, 398.64 and 150.95 is: 225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.45 : 398.64 = 150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.45/398.64 = 150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.45x = 398.64 × 150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.45x = 60,172.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,172.71/266.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.84

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