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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.81, 399.37 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.81, 399.37 and 150.92 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.81 : 399.37 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.81/399.37 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.81x = 399.37 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.81x = 60,271.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,271.30/266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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