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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.21, 399.66 and 205.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.21, 399.66 and 205.39 is: 308.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.21 : 399.66 = 205.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.21/399.66 = 205.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.21x = 399.66 × 205.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.21x = 82,086.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,086.17/266.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.35

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