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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 398.88 and 205.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 398.88 and 205.47 is: 308.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 398.88 = 205.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/398.88 = 205.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 398.88 × 205.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 81,957.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,957.87/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.07

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