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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.89, 368.26 and 150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.89, 368.26 and 150.45 is: 207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.89 : 368.26 = 150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.89/368.26 = 150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.89x = 368.26 × 150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.89x = 55,404.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,404.34/266.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.59

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