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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.93, 400.38 and 158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.93, 400.38 and 158.63 is: 237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.93 : 400.38 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.93/400.38 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.93x = 400.38 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.93x = 63,509.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,509.68/266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.93

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