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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.14, 399.10 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.14, 399.10 and 112.14 is: 168.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.14 : 399.10 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.14/399.10 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.14x = 399.10 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.14x = 44,753.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,753.08/266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.16

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