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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.33, 399.19 and 201.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.33, 399.19 and 201.11 is: 301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.33 : 399.19 = 201.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.33/399.19 = 201.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.33x = 399.19 × 201.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.33x = 80,283.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,283.34/266.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.45

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