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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 399.29 and 103.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 399.29 and 103.91 is: 155.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 399.29 = 103.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/399.29 = 103.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 399.29 × 103.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 41,487.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,487.71/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.84

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