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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.24, 399.11 and 103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.24, 399.11 and 103.88 is: 155.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.24 : 399.11 = 103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.24/399.11 = 103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.24x = 399.11 × 103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.24x = 41,459.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,459.55/266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.72

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