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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.24, 399.34 and 101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.24, 399.34 and 101.71 is: 152.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.24 : 399.34 = 101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.24/399.34 = 101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.24x = 399.34 × 101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.24x = 40,616.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,616.87/266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.56

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