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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266, 399.24 and 158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266, 399.24 and 158 is: 237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266 : 399.24 = 158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266/399.24 = 158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266x = 399.24 × 158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266x = 63,079.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,079.92/266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.14

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