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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.98, 368.42 and 150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.98, 368.42 and 150.55 is: 207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.98 : 368.42 = 150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.98/368.42 = 150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.98x = 368.42 × 150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.98x = 55,464.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,464.88/266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.75

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