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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.97, 368.43 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.97, 368.43 and 150.51 is: 207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.97 : 368.43 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.97/368.43 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.97x = 368.43 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.97x = 55,452.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,452.40/266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.71

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