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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.40, 399.65 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.40, 399.65 and 104.22 is: 156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.40 : 399.65 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.40/399.65 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.40x = 399.65 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.40x = 41,651.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,651.00/266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.35

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