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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.68, 368.06 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.68, 368.06 and 150.28 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.68 : 368.06 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.68/368.06 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.68x = 368.06 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.68x = 55,312.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,312.06/266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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