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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.21, 398.90 and 103.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.21, 398.90 and 103.81 is: 155.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.21 : 398.90 = 103.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.21/398.90 = 103.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.21x = 398.90 × 103.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.21x = 41,407.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,407.30/266.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.54

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