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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.83, 399.88 and 201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.83, 399.88 and 201.78 is: 302.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.83 : 399.88 = 201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.83/399.88 = 201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.83x = 399.88 × 201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.83x = 80,686.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,686.90/266.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.39

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