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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.81, 400.01 and 179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.81, 400.01 and 179.93 is: 269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.81 : 400.01 = 179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.81/400.01 = 179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.81x = 400.01 × 179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.81x = 71,970.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,970.90/266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.75

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