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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.86, 400.40 and 104.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.86, 400.40 and 104.59 is: 156.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.86 : 400.40 = 104.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.86/400.40 = 104.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.86x = 400.40 × 104.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.86x = 41,877.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,877.84/266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.93

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