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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.47, 367.73 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.47, 367.73 and 150.03 is: 207.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.47 : 367.73 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.47/367.73 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.47x = 367.73 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.47x = 55,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,170.62/266.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.04

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