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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 400.08 and 205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 400.08 and 205.58 is: 308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 400.08 = 205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/400.08 = 205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 400.08 × 205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 82,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,248.45/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.39

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