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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.60, 399.48 and 201.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.60, 399.48 and 201.29 is: 301.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.60 : 399.48 = 201.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.60/399.48 = 201.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.60x = 399.48 × 201.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.60x = 80,411.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,411.33/266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.62

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