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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.88, 368.28 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.88, 368.28 and 150.42 is: 207.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.88 : 368.28 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.88/368.28 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.88x = 368.28 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.88x = 55,396.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,396.68/266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.57

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