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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.94, 399.78 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.94, 399.78 and 158.94 is: 238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.94 : 399.78 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.94/399.78 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.94x = 399.78 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.94x = 63,541.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,541.03/266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.03

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