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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.26, 398.94 and 208.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.26, 398.94 and 208.46 is: 312.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.26 : 398.94 = 208.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.26/398.94 = 208.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.26x = 398.94 × 208.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.26x = 83,163.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,163.03/266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.34

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