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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.09, 397.98 and 205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.09, 397.98 and 205.07 is: 306.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.09 : 397.98 = 205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.09/397.98 = 205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.09x = 397.98 × 205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.09x = 81,611.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,611.77/266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.71

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