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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.90, 400.11 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.90, 400.11 and 104.46 is: 156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.90 : 400.11 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.90/400.11 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.90x = 400.11 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.90x = 41,795.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,795.49/266.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.60

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