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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.89, 400.40 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.89, 400.40 and 104.52 is: 156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.89 : 400.40 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.89/400.40 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.89x = 400.40 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.89x = 41,849.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,849.81/266.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.81

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