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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.56, 367.83 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.56, 367.83 and 150.13 is: 207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.56 : 367.83 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.56/367.83 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.56x = 367.83 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.56x = 55,222.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,222.32/266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.17

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