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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.01, 399.08 and 103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.01, 399.08 and 103.87 is: 155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.01 : 399.08 = 103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.01/399.08 = 103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.01x = 399.08 × 103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.01x = 41,452.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,452.44/266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.83

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