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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.82, 400.26 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.82, 400.26 and 262.26 is: 393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.82 : 400.26 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.82/400.26 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.82x = 400.26 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.82x = 104,972.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,972.19/266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.42

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