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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.15, 399.32 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.15, 399.32 and 103.95 is: 155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.15 : 399.32 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.15/399.32 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.15x = 399.32 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.15x = 41,509.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,509.31/266.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.96

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