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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.61, 398.06 and 250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.61, 398.06 and 250.20 is: 373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.61 : 398.06 = 250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.61/398.06 = 250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.61x = 398.06 × 250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.61x = 99,594.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,594.61/266.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.56

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