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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.49, 399.39 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.49, 399.39 and 209.08 is: 313.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.49 : 399.39 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.49/399.39 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.49x = 399.39 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.49x = 83,504.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,504.46/266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.35

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