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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.52, 367.76 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.52, 367.76 and 150.08 is: 207.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.52 : 367.76 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.52/367.76 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.52x = 367.76 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.52x = 55,193.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,193.42/266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.09

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