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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 398.76 and 204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 398.76 and 204.72 is: 306.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 398.76 = 204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/398.76 = 204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 398.76 × 204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 81,634.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,634.15/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.85

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