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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.50, 367.77 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.50, 367.77 and 150.06 is: 207.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.50 : 367.77 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.50/367.77 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.50x = 367.77 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.50x = 55,187.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,187.57/266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.08

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