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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.14, 398.85 and 201.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.14, 398.85 and 201.09 is: 301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.14 : 398.85 = 201.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.14/398.85 = 201.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.14x = 398.85 × 201.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.14x = 80,204.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,204.75/266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.36

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