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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.74, 399.37 and 201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.74, 399.37 and 201.54 is: 301.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.74 : 399.37 = 201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.74/399.37 = 201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.74x = 399.37 × 201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.74x = 80,490.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,490.02/266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.76

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