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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.28, 399.41 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.28, 399.41 and 104.07 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.28 : 399.41 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.28/399.41 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.28x = 399.41 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.28x = 41,566.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,566.60/266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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