Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 399 and 157.86
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 266.04, 399 and 157.86 is: 236.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266.04 : 399 = 157.86 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266.04/399 = 157.86/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266.04x = 399 × 157.86 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266.04x = 62,986.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,986.14/266.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236.75
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