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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.20, 399.60 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.20, 399.60 and 205.60 is: 308.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.20 : 399.60 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.20/399.60 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.20x = 399.60 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.20x = 82,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,157.76/266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.63

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