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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.52, 399.50 and 202.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.52, 399.50 and 202.26 is: 303.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.52 : 399.50 = 202.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.52/399.50 = 202.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.52x = 399.50 × 202.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.52x = 80,802.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,802.87/266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.18

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