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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.03, 398.99 and 101.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.03, 398.99 and 101.47 is: 152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.03 : 398.99 = 101.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.03/398.99 = 101.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.03x = 398.99 × 101.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.03x = 40,484.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,484.01/266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.18

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