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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.52, 399.24 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.52, 399.24 and 205.44 is: 307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.52 : 399.24 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.52/399.24 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.52x = 399.24 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.52x = 82,019.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,019.87/266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.74

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