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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.47, 399.09 and 208.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.47, 399.09 and 208.51 is: 312.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.47 : 399.09 = 208.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.47/399.09 = 208.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.47x = 399.09 × 208.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.47x = 83,214.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,214.26/266.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.28

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