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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.44, 400.20 and 205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.44, 400.20 and 205.70 is: 308.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.44 : 400.20 = 205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.44/400.20 = 205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.44x = 400.20 × 205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.44x = 82,321.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,321.14/266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.97

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