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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.96, 400.34 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.96, 400.34 and 151.50 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.96 : 400.34 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.96/400.34 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.96x = 400.34 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.96x = 60,651.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,651.51/266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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