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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266, 398.94 and 103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266, 398.94 and 103.72 is: 155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266 : 398.94 = 103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266/398.94 = 103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266x = 398.94 × 103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266x = 41,378.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,378.06/266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.56

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