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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.69, 399.36 and 208.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.69, 399.36 and 208.73 is: 312.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.69 : 399.36 = 208.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.69/399.36 = 208.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.69x = 399.36 × 208.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.69x = 83,358.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,358.41/266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.57

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