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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.54, 399.78 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.54, 399.78 and 150.92 is: 226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.54 : 399.78 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.54/399.78 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.54x = 399.78 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.54x = 60,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,334.80/266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.36

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