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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.74, 368.04 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.74, 368.04 and 150.28 is: 207.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.74 : 368.04 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.74/368.04 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.74x = 368.04 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.74x = 55,309.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,309.05/266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.35

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