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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.50, 367.77 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.50, 367.77 and 150.09 is: 207.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.50 : 367.77 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.50/367.77 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.50x = 367.77 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.50x = 55,198.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,198.60/266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.12

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