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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.87, 400.29 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.87, 400.29 and 104.66 is: 156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.87 : 400.29 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.87/400.29 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.87x = 400.29 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.87x = 41,892.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,892.35/266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.98

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