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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.75, 368.14 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.75, 368.14 and 150.32 is: 207.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.75 : 368.14 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.75/368.14 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.75x = 368.14 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.75x = 55,338.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,338.80/266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.46

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