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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.02, 396.85 and 249.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.02, 396.85 and 249.82 is: 372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.02 : 396.85 = 249.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.02/396.85 = 249.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.02x = 396.85 × 249.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.02x = 99,141.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,141.07/266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.68

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