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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.67, 400.10 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.67, 400.10 and 250.29 is: 375.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.67 : 400.10 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.67/400.10 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.67x = 400.10 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.67x = 100,139.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,139.78/266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.52

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