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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.55, 400.10 and 151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.55, 400.10 and 151.09 is: 226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.55 : 400.10 = 151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.55/400.10 = 151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.55x = 400.10 × 151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.55x = 60,451.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,451.11/266.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.79

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