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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.86, 399.75 and 242.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.86, 399.75 and 242.62 is: 363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.86 : 399.75 = 242.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.86/399.75 = 242.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.86x = 399.75 × 242.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.86x = 96,987.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,987.35/266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.44

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