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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.09, 399.17 and 111.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.09, 399.17 and 111.99 is: 168.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.09 : 399.17 = 111.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.09/399.17 = 111.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.09x = 399.17 × 111.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.09x = 44,702.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,702.07/266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.00

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