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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.15, 399.26 and 157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.15, 399.26 and 157.82 is: 236.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.15 : 399.26 = 157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.15/399.26 = 157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.15x = 399.26 × 157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.15x = 63,009.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,009.61/266.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.74

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