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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.86, 399.71 and 248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.86, 399.71 and 248.18 is: 371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.86 : 399.71 = 248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.86/399.71 = 248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.86x = 399.71 × 248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.86x = 99,200.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,200.03/266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.73

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