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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.40, 398.97 and 157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.40, 398.97 and 157.86 is: 236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.40 : 398.97 = 157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.40/398.97 = 157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.40x = 398.97 × 157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.40x = 62,981.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,981.40/266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.42

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