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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.27, 399.45 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.27, 399.45 and 103.95 is: 155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.27 : 399.45 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.27/399.45 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.27x = 399.45 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.27x = 41,522.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,522.83/266.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.95

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