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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.23, 399.55 and 251.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.23, 399.55 and 251.85 is: 377.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.23 : 399.55 = 251.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.23/399.55 = 251.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.23x = 399.55 × 251.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.23x = 100,626.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,626.67/266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.97

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