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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 399.84 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 399.84 and 151.08 is: 226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 399.84 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/399.84 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 399.84 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 60,407.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,407.83/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.45

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