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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.14, 398.67 and 256.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.14, 398.67 and 256.15 is: 383.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.14 : 398.67 = 256.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.14/398.67 = 256.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.14x = 398.67 × 256.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.14x = 102,119.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,119.32/266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.71

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