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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.84, 400.34 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.84, 400.34 and 151.27 is: 226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.84 : 400.34 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.84/400.34 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.84x = 400.34 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.84x = 60,558.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,558.81/266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.94

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