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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 398.93 and 175.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 398.93 and 175.05 is: 262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 398.93 = 175.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/398.93 = 175.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 398.93 × 175.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 69,831.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,831.82/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.31

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