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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.68, 399.97 and 104.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.68, 399.97 and 104.35 is: 156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.68 : 399.97 = 104.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.68/399.97 = 104.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.68x = 399.97 × 104.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.68x = 41,736.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,736.87/266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.51

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