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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.85, 399.87 and 151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.85, 399.87 and 151.31 is: 226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.85 : 399.87 = 151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.85/399.87 = 151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.85x = 399.87 × 151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.85x = 60,505.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,505.33/266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.74

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