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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.37, 398.84 and 207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.37, 398.84 and 207.60 is: 310.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.37 : 398.84 = 207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.37/398.84 = 207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.37x = 398.84 × 207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.37x = 82,798.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,798.15/266.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.84

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