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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.01, 398.40 and 157.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.01, 398.40 and 157.47 is: 235.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.01 : 398.40 = 157.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.01/398.40 = 157.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.01x = 398.40 × 157.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.01x = 62,736.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,736.05/266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.84

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