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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.60, 399.90 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.60, 399.90 and 157.04 is: 235.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.60 : 399.90 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.60/399.90 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.60x = 399.90 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.60x = 62,800.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,800.30/266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.56

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