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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.40, 399.28 and 175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.40, 399.28 and 175.28 is: 262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.40 : 399.28 = 175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.40/399.28 = 175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.40x = 399.28 × 175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.40x = 69,985.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,985.80/266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.71

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