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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.49, 399.83 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.49, 399.83 and 151.02 is: 226.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.49 : 399.83 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.49/399.83 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.49x = 399.83 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.49x = 60,381.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,381.57/266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.58

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