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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.82, 368.17 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.82, 368.17 and 150.38 is: 207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.82 : 368.17 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.82/368.17 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.82x = 368.17 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.82x = 55,365.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,365.40/266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.50

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