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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.13, 399.17 and 103.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.13, 399.17 and 103.93 is: 155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.13 : 399.17 = 103.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.13/399.17 = 103.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.13x = 399.17 × 103.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.13x = 41,485.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,485.22/266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.88

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