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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.10, 398.91 and 103.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.10, 398.91 and 103.89 is: 155.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.10 : 398.91 = 103.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.10/398.91 = 103.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.10x = 398.91 × 103.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.10x = 41,442.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,442.76/266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.74

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