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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.26, 398.48 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.26, 398.48 and 158.12 is: 236.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.26 : 398.48 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.26/398.48 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.26x = 398.48 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.26x = 63,007.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,007.66/266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.64

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