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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.75, 400.20 and 104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.75, 400.20 and 104.45 is: 156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.75 : 400.20 = 104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.75/400.20 = 104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.75x = 400.20 × 104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.75x = 41,800.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,800.89/266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.70

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