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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.52, 399.78 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.52, 399.78 and 205.74 is: 308.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.52 : 399.78 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.52/399.78 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.52x = 399.78 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.52x = 82,250.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,250.74/266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.61

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