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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.37, 399.48 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.37, 399.48 and 104.02 is: 156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.37 : 399.48 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.37/399.48 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.37x = 399.48 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.37x = 41,553.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,553.11/266.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.00

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