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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.46, 397.38 and 252.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.46, 397.38 and 252.09 is: 375.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.46 : 397.38 = 252.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.46/397.38 = 252.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.46x = 397.38 × 252.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.46x = 100,175.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,175.52/266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.95

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