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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.73, 368.07 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.73, 368.07 and 150.30 is: 207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.73 : 368.07 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.73/368.07 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.73x = 368.07 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.73x = 55,320.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,320.92/266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.40

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