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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.18, 399.14 and 157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.18, 399.14 and 157.94 is: 236.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.18 : 399.14 = 157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.18/399.14 = 157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.18x = 399.14 × 157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.18x = 63,040.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,040.17/266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.83

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