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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.82, 399.81 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.82, 399.81 and 206.10 is: 308.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.82 : 399.81 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.82/399.81 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.82x = 399.81 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.82x = 82,400.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,400.84/266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.83

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