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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.30, 399.24 and 103.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.30, 399.24 and 103.94 is: 155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.30 : 399.24 = 103.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.30/399.24 = 103.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.30x = 399.24 × 103.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.30x = 41,497.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,497.01/266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.83

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