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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.71, 400.12 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.71, 400.12 and 104.39 is: 156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.71 : 400.12 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.71/400.12 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.71x = 400.12 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.71x = 41,769.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,769.27/266.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.61

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