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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.16, 399.18 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.16, 399.18 and 264.72 is: 397.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.16 : 399.18 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.16/399.18 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.16x = 399.18 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.16x = 105,670.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,670.93/266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.02

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