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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.67, 400.28 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.67, 400.28 and 206.46 is: 309.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.67 : 400.28 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.67/400.28 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.67x = 400.28 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.67x = 82,640.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,640.78/266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.90

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