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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.31, 399.47 and 157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.31, 399.47 and 157.77 is: 236.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.31 : 399.47 = 157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.31/399.47 = 157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.31x = 399.47 × 157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.31x = 63,023.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,023.59/266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.66

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