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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 399.06 and 211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 399.06 and 211.86 is: 317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 399.06 = 211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/399.06 = 211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 399.06 × 211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 84,544.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,544.85/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.79

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