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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.92, 368.26 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.92, 368.26 and 150.46 is: 207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.92 : 368.26 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.92/368.26 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.92x = 368.26 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.92x = 55,408.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,408.40/266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.58

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