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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.20, 398.78 and 103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.20, 398.78 and 103.72 is: 155.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.20 : 398.78 = 103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.20/398.78 = 103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.20x = 398.78 × 103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.20x = 41,361.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,361.46/266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.38

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