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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.78, 400.11 and 102.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.78, 400.11 and 102.22 is: 153.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.78 : 400.11 = 102.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.78/400.11 = 102.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.78x = 400.11 × 102.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.78x = 40,898.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,898.24/266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.30

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