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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.82, 399.95 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.82, 399.95 and 104.28 is: 156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.82 : 399.95 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.82/399.95 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.82x = 399.95 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.82x = 41,706.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,706.79/266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.31

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