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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.82, 399.47 and 206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.82, 399.47 and 206.07 is: 308.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.82 : 399.47 = 206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.82/399.47 = 206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.82x = 399.47 × 206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.82x = 82,316.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,316.25/266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.51

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