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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.84, 400.32 and 151.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.84, 400.32 and 151.41 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.84 : 400.32 = 151.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.84/400.32 = 151.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.84x = 400.32 × 151.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.84x = 60,612.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,612.45/266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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