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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.84, 400.14 and 104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.84, 400.14 and 104.42 is: 156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.84 : 400.14 = 104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.84/400.14 = 104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.84x = 400.14 × 104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.84x = 41,782.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,782.62/266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.58

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