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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.87, 400.37 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.87, 400.37 and 152.06 is: 228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.87 : 400.37 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.87/400.37 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.87x = 400.37 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.87x = 60,877.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,877.50/266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.11

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