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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.28, 399.49 and 101.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.28, 399.49 and 101.82 is: 152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.28 : 399.49 = 101.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.28/399.49 = 101.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.28x = 399.49 × 101.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.28x = 40,676.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,676.07/266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.76

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