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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.45, 399.83 and 104.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.45, 399.83 and 104.15 is: 156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.45 : 399.83 = 104.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.45/399.83 = 104.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.45x = 399.83 × 104.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.45x = 41,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,642.29/266.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.29

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