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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.96, 400.66 and 104.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.96, 400.66 and 104.75 is: 157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.96 : 400.66 = 104.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.96/400.66 = 104.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.96x = 400.66 × 104.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.96x = 41,969.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,969.87/266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.22

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