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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266, 397.92 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266, 397.92 and 264.20 is: 395.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266 : 397.92 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266/397.92 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266x = 397.92 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266x = 105,130.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,130.46/266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.23

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