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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.56, 400.07 and 206.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.56, 400.07 and 206.06 is: 309.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.56 : 400.07 = 206.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.56/400.07 = 206.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.56x = 400.07 × 206.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.56x = 82,438.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,438.42/266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.27

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