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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.94, 400.32 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.94, 400.32 and 104.63 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.94 : 400.32 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.94/400.32 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.94x = 400.32 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.94x = 41,883.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,883.48/266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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