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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.19, 398.95 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.19, 398.95 and 112.08 is: 167.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.19 : 398.95 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.19/398.95 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.19x = 398.95 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.19x = 44,713.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,713.29/266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.97

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