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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.23, 399.51 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.23, 399.51 and 104.05 is: 156.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.23 : 399.51 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.23/399.51 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.23x = 399.51 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.23x = 41,569.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,569.02/266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.14

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