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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.99, 400.14 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.99, 400.14 and 112.88 is: 169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.99 : 400.14 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.99/400.14 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.99x = 400.14 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.99x = 45,165.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,165.80/266.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.17

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