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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.30, 399.60 and 103.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.30, 399.60 and 103.96 is: 156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.30 : 399.60 = 103.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.30/399.60 = 103.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.30x = 399.60 × 103.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.30x = 41,542.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,542.42/266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.00

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