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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.21, 399.38 and 112.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.21, 399.38 and 112.21 is: 168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.21 : 399.38 = 112.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.21/399.38 = 112.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.21x = 399.38 × 112.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.21x = 44,814.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,814.43/266.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.34

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