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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.19, 399.12 and 103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.19, 399.12 and 103.80 is: 155.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.19 : 399.12 = 103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.19/399.12 = 103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.19x = 399.12 × 103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.19x = 41,428.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,428.66/266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.64

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