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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.95, 400.28 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.95, 400.28 and 104.56 is: 156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.95 : 400.28 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.95/400.28 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.95x = 400.28 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.95x = 41,851.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,851.28/266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.78

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