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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.81, 368.23 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.81, 368.23 and 150.40 is: 207.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.81 : 368.23 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.81/368.23 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.81x = 368.23 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.81x = 55,380.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,380.50/266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.56

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