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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.67, 400.14 and 158.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.67, 400.14 and 158.67 is: 238.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.67 : 400.14 = 158.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.67/400.14 = 158.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.67x = 400.14 × 158.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.67x = 63,490.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,490.21/266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.09

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