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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 368.04 and 150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 368.04 and 150.25 is: 207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 368.04 = 150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/368.04 = 150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 368.04 × 150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 55,298.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,298.01/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.34

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