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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.58, 399.60 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.58, 399.60 and 104.31 is: 156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.58 : 399.60 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.58/399.60 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.58x = 399.60 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.58x = 41,682.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,682.28/266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.36

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