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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.90, 400.32 and 159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.90, 400.32 and 159.35 is: 239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.90 : 400.32 = 159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.90/400.32 = 159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.90x = 400.32 × 159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.90x = 63,788.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,788.99/266.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.00

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