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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.67, 400.38 and 151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.67, 400.38 and 151.23 is: 227.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.67 : 400.38 = 151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.67/400.38 = 151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.67x = 400.38 × 151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.67x = 60,549.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,549.47/266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.06

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