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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.77, 399.91 and 104.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.77, 399.91 and 104.41 is: 156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.77 : 399.91 = 104.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.77/399.91 = 104.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.77x = 399.91 × 104.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.77x = 41,754.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,754.60/266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.52

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