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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.05, 399.57 and 158.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.05, 399.57 and 158.50 is: 238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.05 : 399.57 = 158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.05/399.57 = 158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.05x = 399.57 × 158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.05x = 63,331.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,331.85/266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.04

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