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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.24, 399.04 and 156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.24, 399.04 and 156.40 is: 234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.24 : 399.04 = 156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.24/399.04 = 156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.24x = 399.04 × 156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.24x = 62,409.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,409.86/266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.41

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