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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.31, 398.39 and 201.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.31, 398.39 and 201.51 is: 301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.31 : 398.39 = 201.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.31/398.39 = 201.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.31x = 398.39 × 201.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.31x = 80,278.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,278.56/266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.45

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