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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.25, 398.30 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.25, 398.30 and 157.44 is: 235.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.25 : 398.30 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.25/398.30 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.25x = 398.30 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.25x = 62,707.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,707.56/266.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.52

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