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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.02, 399.03 and 101.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.02, 399.03 and 101.47 is: 152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.02 : 399.03 = 101.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.02/399.03 = 101.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.02x = 399.03 × 101.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.02x = 40,489.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,489.57/266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.21

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