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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.14, 398.86 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.14, 398.86 and 112.02 is: 167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.14 : 398.86 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.14/398.86 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.14x = 398.86 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.14x = 44,680.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,680.30/266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.89

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