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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.26, 399.47 and 103.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.26, 399.47 and 103.99 is: 156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.26 : 399.47 = 103.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.26/399.47 = 103.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.26x = 399.47 × 103.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.26x = 41,540.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,540.89/266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.02

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