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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.01, 398.75 and 201.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.01, 398.75 and 201.75 is: 302.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.01 : 398.75 = 201.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.01/398.75 = 201.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.01x = 398.75 × 201.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.01x = 80,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,446.80/266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.42

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