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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.77, 368.21 and 150.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.77, 368.21 and 150.37 is: 207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.77 : 368.21 = 150.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.77/368.21 = 150.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.77x = 368.21 × 150.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.77x = 55,366.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,366.99/266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.55

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