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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.24, 399.78 and 254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.24, 399.78 and 254.24 is: 381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.24 : 399.78 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.24/399.78 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.24x = 399.78 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.24x = 101,638.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,638.07/266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.76

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