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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.99, 368.44 and 150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.99, 368.44 and 150.55 is: 207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.99 : 368.44 = 150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.99/368.44 = 150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.99x = 368.44 × 150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.99x = 55,468.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,468.10/266.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.76

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