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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.97, 400.37 and 104.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.97, 400.37 and 104.61 is: 156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.97 : 400.37 = 104.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.97/400.37 = 104.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.97x = 400.37 × 104.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.97x = 41,882.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,882.71/266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.88

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