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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.38, 400.29 and 250.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.38, 400.29 and 250.54 is: 376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.38 : 400.29 = 250.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.38/400.29 = 250.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.38x = 400.29 × 250.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.38x = 100,288.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,288.66/266.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.49

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