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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.18, 399.29 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.18, 399.29 and 103.97 is: 155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.18 : 399.29 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.18/399.29 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.18x = 399.29 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.18x = 41,514.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,514.66/266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.97

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