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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.93, 400.17 and 102.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.93, 400.17 and 102.35 is: 153.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.93 : 400.17 = 102.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.93/400.17 = 102.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.93x = 400.17 × 102.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.93x = 40,957.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,957.40/266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.44

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