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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.18, 400.13 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.18, 400.13 and 247.16 is: 371.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.18 : 400.13 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.18/400.13 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.18x = 400.13 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.18x = 98,892.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,892.89/266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.53

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