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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.42, 399.42 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.42, 399.42 and 208.10 is: 311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.42 : 399.42 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.42/399.42 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.42x = 399.42 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.42x = 83,117.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,117.30/266.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.98

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