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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266, 398.12 and 260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266, 398.12 and 260.04 is: 389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266 : 398.12 = 260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266/398.12 = 260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266x = 398.12 × 260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266x = 103,527.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,527.12/266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.20

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