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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.73, 399.78 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.73, 399.78 and 151.13 is: 226.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.73 : 399.78 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.73/399.78 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.73x = 399.78 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.73x = 60,418.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,418.75/266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.52

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