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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 398.91 and 103.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 398.91 and 103.53 is: 155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 398.91 = 103.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/398.91 = 103.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 398.91 × 103.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 41,299.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,299.63/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.24

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