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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.58, 399.93 and 150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.58, 399.93 and 150.99 is: 226.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.58 : 399.93 = 150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.58/399.93 = 150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.58x = 399.93 × 150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.58x = 60,385.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,385.43/266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.52

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