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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.95, 368.42 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.95, 368.42 and 150.50 is: 207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.95 : 368.42 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.95/368.42 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.95x = 368.42 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.95x = 55,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,446.46/266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.71

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