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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.63, 399.72 and 102.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.63, 399.72 and 102.01 is: 152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.63 : 399.72 = 102.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.63/399.72 = 102.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.63x = 399.72 × 102.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.63x = 40,775.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,775.44/266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.93

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