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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.51, 399.95 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.51, 399.95 and 104.24 is: 156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.51 : 399.95 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.51/399.95 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.51x = 399.95 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.51x = 41,688.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,688.27/266.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.43

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