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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.72, 400.07 and 104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.72, 400.07 and 104.29 is: 156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.72 : 400.07 = 104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.72/400.07 = 104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.72x = 400.07 × 104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.72x = 41,721.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,721.91/266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.43

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