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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.20, 399.32 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.20, 399.32 and 104.08 is: 156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.20 : 399.32 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.20/399.32 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.20x = 399.32 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.20x = 41,561.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,561.23/266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.13

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