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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.91, 400.22 and 104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.91, 400.22 and 104.42 is: 156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.91 : 400.22 = 104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.91/400.22 = 104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.91x = 400.22 × 104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.91x = 41,788.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,788.45/266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.56

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