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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.05, 399.11 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.05, 399.11 and 111.98 is: 167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.05 : 399.11 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.05/399.11 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.05x = 399.11 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.05x = 44,691.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,691.78/266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.99

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