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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.79, 399.60 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.79, 399.60 and 208.62 is: 312.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.79 : 399.60 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.79/399.60 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.79x = 399.60 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.79x = 83,364.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,364.55/266.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.47

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