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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.27, 399.03 and 201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.27, 399.03 and 201.22 is: 301.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.27 : 399.03 = 201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.27/399.03 = 201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.27x = 399.03 × 201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.27x = 80,292.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,292.76/266.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.55

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