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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.88, 400.16 and 104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.88, 400.16 and 104.42 is: 156.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.88 : 400.16 = 104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.88/400.16 = 104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.88x = 400.16 × 104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.88x = 41,784.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,784.71/266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.57

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