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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.01, 399.20 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.01, 399.20 and 103.74 is: 155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.01 : 399.20 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.01/399.20 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.01x = 399.20 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.01x = 41,413.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,413.01/266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.68

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