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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.93, 400.55 and 104.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.93, 400.55 and 104.61 is: 156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.93 : 400.55 = 104.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.93/400.55 = 104.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.93x = 400.55 × 104.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.93x = 41,901.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,901.01/266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.98

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