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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.92, 400.38 and 158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.92, 400.38 and 158.80 is: 238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.92 : 400.38 = 158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.92/400.38 = 158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.92x = 400.38 × 158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.92x = 63,580.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,580.34/266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.20

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