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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 398.91 and 112.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 398.91 and 112.13 is: 168.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 398.91 = 112.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/398.91 = 112.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 398.91 × 112.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 44,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,729.78/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.11

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