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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.13, 398.79 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.13, 398.79 and 157.80 is: 236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.13 : 398.79 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.13/398.79 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.13x = 398.79 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.13x = 62,929.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,929.06/266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.46

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