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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 399.98 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 399.98 and 102.15 is: 153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 399.98 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/399.98 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 399.98 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 40,857.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,857.45/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.20

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