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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 368.17 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 368.17 and 150.32 is: 207.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 368.17 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/368.17 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 368.17 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 55,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,343.86/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.47

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