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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.64, 400.26 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.64, 400.26 and 175.38 is: 263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.64 : 400.26 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.64/400.26 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.64x = 400.26 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.64x = 70,197.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,197.60/266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.27

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