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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.19, 398.99 and 205.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.19, 398.99 and 205.35 is: 307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.19 : 398.99 = 205.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.19/398.99 = 205.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.19x = 398.99 × 205.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.19x = 81,931.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,931.57/266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.79

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