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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.05, 399.02 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.05, 399.02 and 103.71 is: 155.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.05 : 399.02 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.05/399.02 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.05x = 399.02 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.05x = 41,382.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,382.36/266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.54

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