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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.63, 368.01 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.63, 368.01 and 150.26 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.63 : 368.01 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.63/368.01 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.63x = 368.01 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.63x = 55,295.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,295.34/266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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