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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.10, 399.00 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.10, 399.00 and 101.55 is: 152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.10 : 399.00 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.10/399.00 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.10x = 399.00 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.10x = 40,520.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,520.33/266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.28

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