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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 398.93 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 398.93 and 158.09 is: 236.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 398.93 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/398.93 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 398.93 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 63,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,064.06/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.89

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