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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.30, 399.90 and 258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.30, 399.90 and 258.20 is: 387.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.30 : 399.90 = 258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.30/399.90 = 258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.30x = 399.90 × 258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.30x = 103,254.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,254.18/266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.74

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