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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.69, 399.35 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.69, 399.35 and 250.48 is: 375.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.69 : 399.35 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.69/399.35 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.69x = 399.35 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.69x = 100,025.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,025.94/266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.06

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