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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.67, 368 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.67, 368 and 150.23 is: 207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.67 : 368 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.67/368 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.67x = 368 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.67x = 55,284.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,284.64/266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.31

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