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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.21, 399.30 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.21, 399.30 and 158.68 is: 238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.21 : 399.30 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.21/399.30 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.21x = 399.30 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.21x = 63,360.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,360.92/266.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.01

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