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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 397.50 and 252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 397.50 and 252.11 is: 375.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 397.50 = 252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/397.50 = 252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 397.50 × 252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 100,211.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,211.74/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.75

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