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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 368.03 and 150.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 368.03 and 150.29 is: 207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 368.03 = 150.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/368.03 = 150.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 368.03 × 150.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 55,308.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,308.64/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.38

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