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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 400.28 and 158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 400.28 and 158.63 is: 238.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 400.28 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/400.28 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 400.28 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 63,493.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,493.62/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.02

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