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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.74, 399.11 and 252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.74, 399.11 and 252.10 is: 377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.74 : 399.11 = 252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.74/399.11 = 252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.74x = 399.11 × 252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.74x = 100,615.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,615.63/266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.20

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