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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.46, 399.96 and 251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.46, 399.96 and 251.86 is: 378.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.46 : 399.96 = 251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.46/399.96 = 251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.46x = 399.96 × 251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.46x = 100,733.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,733.93/266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.05

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