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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.42, 399.78 and 104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.42, 399.78 and 104.11 is: 156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.42 : 399.78 = 104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.42/399.78 = 104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.42x = 399.78 × 104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.42x = 41,620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,620.10/266.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.22

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