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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 398.99 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 398.99 and 111.97 is: 167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 398.99 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/398.99 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 398.99 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 44,672.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,672.92/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.89

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